About

David J. Hillegas 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 knowledge of Jacksonville’s 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, and C&W’s Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice Groups, both of which heavily focus on collaboration and sharing of best practices to benefit their clients. 

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 13 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 both Finance and Real Estate. David and his wife, Kristie, married in 2011 and now have three beautiful daughters.

Clients

Adecco Group
ChenMed
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Raymond James Financial
Adventure Air Sports
DaVita
PopHealthcare
Resource Solutions
Allegis Group
First Federal Bank
PLS Logistics
Smith Hulsey & Busey
Allied Universal
Guardian Pharmacy
Morgan & Morgan
St. Onge Company
Andromeda Systems Inc.
Kelly Services
Morgan Stanley
UBS
Beeline.com
Kubicki Draper
Office Evolution
Workscapes

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Finance and Real Estate, Florida State University (2010)
• U.S. Army Leadership School – Commandant’s Honors (Top 5% of class) (2005)

Affiliations

NAIOP NE FL

• Office Lease of the Year, 2021
• Office Lease of the Year, 2019
• Developing Leader of the Year, 2016
• Chapter Merit Award, 2016

40 Under 40 Award, Jacksonville, 2021

Jacksonville Business Journal, Veteran of Influence, 2016

US Army Leadership School, Commandant's Honors, 2005

Youth Mentor- Guardian Catholic School

Make a Wish Foundation- Active Donor/Representative