J. Justin Hutchens

J. Justin Hutchens is the President and Chief Executive Officer of National Health Investors, Inc. He joined NHI in February 2009 as President and COO. Pursuant to a succession plan, in March 2011 he was appointed CEO. Prior to joining NHI, Mr. Hutchens acquired 15 years of senior care operations experience. His background includes multisite management with assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. He has national operating experience as the Senior Vice President and COO of Summerville Senior Living, and Executive Vice President and COO of Emeritus Senior Living. Mr. Hutchens holds a Master of Science in management from Regis University and a Bachelor of Science in human services from the University of Northern Colorado. He was awarded Executive Certificates in Measurement and Control of Organizational Performance from the University of Michigan, and Strategy and Innovation from the MIT Sloan School of Management.