Dalton Jernigan joined Newmark in 2022 and works directly with Managing Director Garrison Efird and Vice Chairman James C. Cooksey, serving on one of the firm’s most active teams specializing in multi-market office and industrial tenant advisory.
Having completed hundreds of complex requirements across the country, Jernigan is renowned for developing process-driven real estate strategies that optimize his clients’ domestic portfolios, headquarter locations, and all leased and owned facilities.
Jernigan has a diverse client roster and has become a preferred consultant to “best-in-class” companies across a wide range of sectors. He and his team hold market share in advising on alternative investments, including venture capital, hedge funds, private equity firms and their respective portfolio companies.
Outside of real estate, Jernigan has been significantly involved in the sport of lacrosse, providing color commentary on ESPN for the National Lacrosse League, coaching Team USA Indoor to back-to-back gold medals, and leading The University of Tampa to the program’s first ever NCAA Final Four.
Jernigan remains involved in lacrosse throughout Texas and has largely impacted the success of the programs at The Greenhill School, Highland Park High School, and Memorial High School.
Partial Client List
- AdTheorent
- ABB
- CDS Global
- Coltala Holdings
- Gordon Ramsay North America
- Lathrop GPM LLP
- O’Neil Wysocki LLP
- NLL
- Robinhood
- Stockbridge
- Sow Good
- Trilogy Midstream
- Universal Studios
- University of North Texas
- WNBA
Professional Achievements
- Newmark’s Rising Stars, 2025 and 2023
Prior to Newmark, Jernigan spent a decade expanding the nation’s largest lacrosse company, 3d Lacrosse. Overseeing central region operations, he was responsible for record growth of the Texas market, resulting in it being one of the most profitable markets in North America. This growth was integral in the sale of the company to private equity-backed 3Step Sports.
Education
- Jernigan holds a degree in Accounting and Marketing from Mars Hill University.