David Hillegas, Senior Director joined Cushman & Wakefield Jacksonville in 2014 specializing in Office Tenant Advisory. David specifically focuses on representing and advising occupiers with their needs including strategic planning and implementation, financial analysis, market evaluation, and successfully providing leasing, acquisition and disposition support. David’s success is a direct result of his strong work ethic and his knowledge of the Jacksonville commercial office market. By having a comprehensive, real time understanding of the market, David is a valuable resource for his clients. His focus on self-development and growth is proven in the various industry awards he has won, including NAIOP NE Florida’s Developing Leader of the Year and Jacksonville Business Journal’s Veteran of Influence.  David’s ability to connect with people has enabled him to expand his client roster to include local, regional and national companies. David is actively involved in Cushman & Wakefield’s Tenant Advisory Group (TAG), which heavily focuses on collaborating and sharing best practices for tenant representation.

Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, David held the position of Asset Management Coordinator with Flagler Development Group. He assisted the company’s COO manage approximately thirteen million square feet of Class A office and industrial assets throughout major markets in Florida. David acted as a leasing liaison for Flagler’s 3rd party represented assets, comprised of nearly 1.8 million square feet of properties. He handled day-to-day leasing activities and retained integral relationships for the portfolio’s success. 

David is a U.S. Army veteran, having served from 2002-2006, as a Combat R.T.O. in the 82nd Airborne Division, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. He participated in tours supporting OIF II in Iraq and in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. David graduated from Florida State University, with degrees in Finance and Real Estate. David married his wife, Kristie, in 2011 and now has three beautiful daughters, Brooke, Taylor and Logan.