Jake Eaton is Chairman of WDRP Management, a firm he co-founded in 2015. An accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and consultant, he owns and manages a diverse portfolio of companies spanning business services, e-commerce, digital media, and real estate. Today, WDRP’s portfolio includes ten companies and employs over 50 people.
Jake founded his first company in 2009 and has been growing his portfolio and helping other businesses succeed ever since. He has advised and invested in more than 20 startup companies, served as an expert witness in complex business litigation, and conducted business valuations for numerous M&A transactions.
Mr. Eaton is a fourth-generation entrepreneur who grew up in Eastern Montana, graduating from Custer County District High School in Miles City. Jake attended Miles Community College before transferring to the University of Montana in Missoula.
While at UM, he began his career in politics, working for Congressman Denny Rehberg. In the two decades since then, Mr. Eaton has become one of Montana’s most sought-after political consultants, advising diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 500 companies and local government entities to political candidates and issue advocacy organizations. He served as Campaign Manager for Governor Greg Gianforte and Chief Strategist for Attorney General Austin Knudsen during the 2020 and 2024 elections. In 2022, Jake led several successful independent expenditure efforts including re-electing Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and building historic super majorities in both chambers of the Montana Legislature.
In 2004, he was called up to serve with the 1st Battalion 163rd Infantry Regiment in Iraq. Jake was honored with numerous commendations and awards for his service as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Jake serves on the board of directors for several non-profit organizations. He resides in Billings, Montana with his wife, Emily and their three daughters.