Consultants

Robert Christian Jones

Chris Jones is the founder and Managing Partner of CapitolWorks and leads executive searches, business development, and operations. Jones is also the founder and CEO of PoliTemps, a temporary and permanent placement firm focused on legislative, government, and political staffing since 1996. The firm has tripled in size over the past decade and has provided more than 1,000 clients with associates noted for their political savvy, professionalism, and high standards of performance. Jones counts among his clients a premier roster of the top political consultants, PR firms, associations, and non-profits in the DC area. Prior to founding PoliTemps, Jones served in the US Navy as an Intelligence Specialist-Analyst. He went on to work in various roles on Capitol Hill, serving under Congressman Jack Brooks of Texas and Congressman and Majority Whip David Bonior of Michigan. He then returned to Texas to work on the Ann Richards for Governor campaign in Austin. Jones graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science, and is currently pursuing a Master's in Government at Johns Hopkins University. Jones lives in Chevy Chase, MD, with his wife, Lisa Jacobson, and active daughters Alexandra and Katherine.

Ryan E. Polich

Ryan Polich is a Principal of CapitolWorks and leads executive level searches and business development. He also directs the research process at the firm. His sector expertise spans non-profit organizations, government, education, technology, and finance. Prior to joining CapitolWorks, Polich worked at Heidrick & Struggles International, the world's premier retained executive search firm. He served in the firm's top-ranking Seattle office as a member of the international technology practice. He went on to join Quellos Group LLC, a Seattle-based boutique firm offering integrated financial services for a global clientele of select institutions and very substantial private clients. As an in-house recruiter, he helped rapidly expand the firm with "best-of-class" talent and conducted full-cycle searches across technology, marketing, and operations. He earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he is currently a PhD Candidate in Political Science. His research addresses the role of culture, institutional goals, and leadership dynamics on organizational performance. Polich holds a bachelor's degree with Honors in International Political Economy from the University of Puget Sound.