Christian Harden | NAI Hallmark

Christian Harden, SIOR

Owner & Chief Executive Officer

Office: 904-404-4449

Email: ch@naihallmark.com

17 Years

With NAI Hallmark

Biography

Christian Harden is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of NAI Hallmark, Jacksonville’s largest locally owned, full-service commercial real estate firm. Since acquiring the firm in 2016, Christian has spearheaded a strategic and cultural transformation that has grown the firm’s size sixfold, broadened its service offerings, and firmly established NAI Hallmark as a market leader across the Southeast. Today, the firm manages over 6 million square feet of office, industrial, and retail space, with more than $2.5 billion in closed transactions in Northeast Florida since 2018.

As CEO, Christian leads the company’s long-term vision, growth strategy, and organizational development. He has built a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, scaled operational infrastructure, and cultivated institutional partnerships that elevate NAI Hallmark’s competitive position. Under his leadership, the firm has earned consistent recognition among Jacksonville’s Best Places to Work, reflecting its culture of innovation, accountability, and performance excellence.

With nearly two decades of experience in commercial real estate, Christian brings deep expertise across investment sales, leasing, and advisory services. He delivers strategic value to institutional clients, private investors, and Fortune 500 companies by combining analytical clarity with entrepreneurial agility—producing measurable, long-term client success.

Christian is a respected civic leader and advocate for urban development. He currently serves on the Jacksonville Civic Council and the Florida Council of 100, is a past president of NAIOP Northeast Florida, and has previously served on the Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB). Since 2016, Christian has been an active member of the Board of Trustees for Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History (MOSH), where he has played a pivotal role in launching and leading the MOSH Genesis capital campaign. This initiative aims to fund the development of a new, $120 million museum on the Northbank, slated to open in 2028.

His influence reaches beyond dealmaking—he is actively shaping the conversation around Jacksonville’s future. Christian lives in historic Avondale with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children: Miles, Mackenzie, and Zoey.

Professional & Community Affiliations

2021-Present

YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) Member

2025-Present

Florida Council of 100 Member

2023-Present

Jacksonville Civic Council Member

2019-Present

Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)

2013-Present

Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History (MOSH) Board of Trustees
2020-Chairman of the Board
2019-Assistant Secretary
2011-Founder of Elements of MOSH

2011-Present

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP of Northeast Florida Chapter)
2016-President
2015-President-Elect
2014-Vice President, Public Affairs
2013-Vice President, Public Affairs
2012-Developing Leaders Chair
2011-Developing Leaders Chair

2016-2023

City of Jacksonville Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB)
2020-Chair

Education

University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL
Coggin College of Business
Master of Business Administration, Finance

University of Florida | Gainesville, FL
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Achievements

NAIOP Mixed-Use/Retail Deal of the Year (2023)

NAIOP Office Deal of the Year (2023)

CoStar Power Broker: Top Office Leasing Broker & Top Sales Broker (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2020)

SIOR Designation (2019)

NAIOP Land Sale of the Year (2016)

Office Sales Team

Christian Harden, SIOR, Patrick Carney, & Sydney Miles

NAI Hallmark has a 30-year history of successfully managing commercial real estate to its highest performance. Our team is committed to providing best-in-class service to our clients and takes an owner’s perspective approach to unlock the full potential of every deal.

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Testimonials

"Would highly recommend NAI Hallmark! Christian went above and beyond in helping to locate and secure our new office space in Orange Park."

— Laura Carnes, Black Creek Retirement Plans

"Our growing company needed to find a more suitable location in the Jacksonville market, and we needed it quickly. Christian identified several properties, scheduled walk throughs, and coordinated experts to help narrow the field until we found exactly what we needed. His industry knowledge and exemplary negotiation skills delivered the perfect location, meeting all our requirements and stayed within budget. NAI Hallmark was a genuine pleasure to work with and without hesitation I highly recommend him and his commercial real estate services."

— Dave Sokalski. Critical Alert

"When it came to managing Century Ambulance's recent corporate headquarters’ move, Christian did a masterful job from start to finish. From inception, through contract phase, to closing and the follow-on orchestration of all critical aspects of this complex evolution, Christian couldn't have been a better partner. Responsive, intelligent, and unflappable, he's a professional you can entrust all your commercial real estate needs and be rest assured that they will be handled impressively. He has my strongest recommendation, and if I ever have a CRE need again, he will be my first call."

— John C. Glover, Ameri-Force, Inc.

"It is a great pleasure to recommend the brokerage services of NAI Hallmark following the successful conclusion of our recent real estate transaction. While Keith Goldfaden and Christian Harden generated an incredible amount of interest in our property from developers across the country, they performed laborious due diligence to navigate through the process of qualifying the ultimate purchaser. Their technical expertise was an unparalleled asset during the permitting process to satisfy requirements from the local governing agency, quickly resolving each roadblock as it was presented. Their team’s patience and diligence guided the transaction to the finish line. I am happy to recommend NAI Hallmark for any commercial real estate need and look forward to doing business with Keith and Christian again. "

— Jerry Agresti, Developers Realty Group Inc.

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