JDG Associates

About Us

Founded in 1973, JDG Associates, Ltd. is a boutique retained executive search firm with a proven track record of identifying and recruiting top-tier executives and senior professionals. Over more than five decades, JDG’s research-intensive methodology, exacting standards, and attention to detail have resulted in nearly 5,000 successful senior-level executive searches nationwide. JDG has served as a trusted partner to government agencies, professional services organizations, associations, nonprofits, academic institutions, and private sector companies, specializing in searches at the Director, Vice President, and C-Suite levels across a broad range of industries and functional disciplines. These include executive leadership, operations, information technology and cybersecurity, analytics and data science, human capital, finance and accounting, communications, legal, government relations and public policy, business development, and scientific and quantitative research disciplines, among others.

Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, JDG conducts nationwide searches and has earned significant name recognition within the executive search industry. The firm’s placements span organizations of every size, from small teams with modest budgets to large, complex organizations with thousands of employees. JDG currently employs six seasoned search consultants representing approximately 100 years of combined professional experience.

As a smaller, more agile firm, JDG offers clients a highly personalized level of service, responsiveness, and commitment. Its collaborative and disciplined approach aligns client expectations with market realities, promotes accountability, and establishes performance-driven milestones throughout each engagement. The firm has built an outstanding reputation for exceeding client expectations through exceptional customer service, transparency, integrity, and dedication to both clients and candidates.

Combining the reach and search capabilities of larger firms with the agility and responsiveness of a boutique practice, JDG develops customized search strategies designed to identify exceptional leadership talent for every engagement. For additional information, please visit: www.jdgsearch.com.

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The search business is a people business. At JDG, they are passionate about what they do and understand how leadership drives success.

The are dedicated and knowledgeable and bring years of experience covering a wide variety of industries and disciplines. Its team prides itself on establishing long-standing partnerships with clients.

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Solutions And Expertise

At JDG Associates, its research-intensive process and personal approach have resulted in successful senior-level searches across a broad spectrum of industries and disciplines in the Washington, D.C. region and nationally. Its local and national clients include federal agencies, research and consulting organizations; Fortune 1000 corporations; as well as small, mid and large associations and professional societies.

Solutions
  • Executive Search
Industries
  • Communications
  • Defense
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Healthcare Services
  • Industrial
  • Library/Museum
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Lobbying/Advocacy
  • Manufacturing
  • Non-Profit
  • Oceanic and Climate Sciences
  • R&D
  • Technology
  • Transportation
Functions
  • Acquisition/Procurement
  • AI
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Data/Analytics
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Engineering
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Facilities Management
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • Human Capital
  • IT
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Operations
  • Research
  • Risk Management

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News Briefings

JDG Associates Begins CFO Search for ACTE 

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been enlisted by ACTE (the Association for Career and Technical Education) to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. ACTE, headquartered in Alexandria, VA, is the largest national association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers. ACTE’s CFO manages the financial

JDG Associates Taps CEO for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body

After a nationwide search, Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has helped to place Matthew Travis as the first chief executive officer for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB). Principal Paul Belford led the assignment. In his new role, Mr. Travis oversees the day-to-day development and management of the CMMC-AB to support the goals and objectives

JDG Associates Tapped by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body to Find New CEO

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB) to lead its search for a new CEO. Principal Paul Belford is spearheading the assignment. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will staff and supervise CMMC-AB’s C-suite executives. The individual will have responsibility for the following functional areas:

JDG Completes Search for the 14th Register of Copyrights for the Library of Congress

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has assisted the Library of Congress in the selection of Shira Perlmutter as its Register of Copyrights. Ms. Perlmutter will step into the role in late October and will assume leadership of the organization during its 150th year. Darren DeGioia, president of the search firm, led the assignment. “Shira brings to this role a

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Press Releases

AVMA retains JDG to identify its new Chief Economist/Division Director

(August 30, 2022) JDG Associates, Executive Search Consultants, has been retained by the American Veterinary Medical Association (www.avma.org) to identify their Chief Economist/Division Director (CE/DD). The AVMA, a not-for-profit association founded in 1863 and headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, represents more than 97,000 U. S. veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and the uniformed

JDG engaged by Kellen Company to recruit Executive Vice President

(August 26, 2022) JDG Associates has been engaged by the Kellen Company (KC), a top-tier, global association management company (AMC), to conduct the executive search for a newly created Executive Vice President position. Reporting to the CEO with co-ownership responsibility for Kellen’s association management portfolio, the position will be in the company’s Washington, DC office. Interested

SVP of Research and Economic Analysis search completed for Nareit

(August 25, 2022) JDG and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) are pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Edward Pierzak as its new Senior Vice President of Research and Economic Analysis. Prior to joining Nareit, Dr. Pierzak was the Director of the Corky McMillin Center for Real Estate and a faculty

GAO retains JDG to recruit its first Chief Data Officer

(August 15, 2022) JDG Associates, executive search consultants, has been retained by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to identify its first Chief Data Officer (CDO).  Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the CDO will lead the development and implementation of GAO’s data management and data governance strategies, programs, and policies.  The CDO will advise senior executives

JDG completes search for the Director of Special Collections at the Library of Congress

(August 11, 2022) Jennifer Meehan, formerly head of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library at Penn State University, has been named director of the Library of Congress’ Special Collections Directorate effective Aug. 1. Meehan’s career spans over 18 years in academic and research institutions in positions of progressive responsibility including 14 years of management and