~ Our Team ~
Senior Living Asset Management was founded by Derick Deeter in 2014 to provide full service senior living operations consulting, property management, development services, and construction management. From concept through disposition our team takes pride in creating partnerships that are beneficial to all parties. No matter the service we provide, it is always about your needs as an owner and developing your brand. Our approach balances the needs of the residents, the business and the property.
Derick Deeter
Founder / Chief Executive Officer
Derick has dedicated over 35 years to the senior care industry, cultivating a wealth of experience that spans operations, ownership, and construction. His comprehensive understanding of the field, paired with his hands-on approach and strategic vision, inspired him to establish Senior Living Asset Management in 2014.
Throughout his career, Derick has demonstrated a profound commitment to enhancing senior living environments, combining his expertise in management and facility development to create high-quality, resident-focused communities. His educational foundation includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology from The University of South Florida, reflecting his deep-rooted passion for elder care.
In addition to his academic credentials, Derick holds a diverse range of professional qualifications, including being a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and an Assisted Living CORE trained Administrator. His multifaceted skill set is further complemented by his certification as a Florida State Certified General Contractor, underscoring his capability to oversee complex projects from concept to completion.
Casie Wittenmyer
General Manager
Casie brings over 20 years of experience in the accounting field, with a strong foundation in financial operations, troubleshooting, and organizational leadership. After earning her Bachelor’s in Accounting, she advanced through roles across multiple industries, building a reputation for improving financial processes, enhancing reporting accuracy, and supporting teams through growth and change.
Casie joined Senior Living Asset Management as Finance Director, where she led key financial initiatives, streamlined workflows, and delivered data-driven insights to support executive decision-making. Her steadfast commitment to the organization, coupled with her ability to excel across varied responsibilities, distinguished her as a highly trusted leader. Her ability to align financial strategy with operational needs led to her promotion to General Manager.
In this role, Casie drives performance, mentors team members, and ensures high-quality service delivery across all areas of operations. She is dedicated to fostering a positive work environment, strengthening communication, and building sustainable systems that support long-term success for the organization and the communities it serves.
Travis Grainger
Executive VP of Operations
After a stint in the Financial services industry in New York City, Travis moved back to Florida, where he was born, and was offered a position as a Senior living Sales Counselor in 2001. Travis realized he had found his true calling and has been serving seniors and their families ever since. He began his transition to senior living operations in 2004 as an Assistant Executive Director and received an offer to operate his first senior living community in 2008. Travis is a servant Leader with eighteen years of operations experience, and Having operated Senior Living communities in multiple states and having Multi-Site Responsibilities, he brings his sharpened leadership skills Senior Living Asset Managment. Travis grew up playing baseball and tennis and pursued tennis competitively through his teenage years, traveling the southeast US to play tournaments, and he still enjoys tennis is his downtime. Travis and his wife, Megan, moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL in 2015 and have three children, two boys and one girl. In Travis’ free time, he enjoys fishing with his kids and spending time at rhe beach.
Thomas Lastrom
Controller
Tom Lastrom is a licensed CPA in the state of Florida with nearly 30 years of accounting experience, including a decade in the senior living industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Regis University in Denver, CO, and a master’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL. Known for his strong financial leadership and strategic insight, Tom brings expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. He has been married to his wife, Nancy, since 2004, and they have two sons.
Marion Vasquez
Regional Sales and Operations Specialist
Marion is a dedicated healthcare professional with a proven background in operations, sales, and marketing across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing communities. With years of hands-on leadership experience, she has built her career around creating meaningful connections, enhancing operational systems, supporting team development, and guiding families through care decisions with
compassion. Her expertise includes operations management, census growth, and strategic marketing—all driven by a deep commitment to service and excellence. Recognized for her collaborative leadership style, Marion combines heart and strategy to drive organizational success while maintaining a strong people-first focus. She is also actively involved in community initiatives that promote compassion and support, making a lasting impact on both organizations and the individuals they serve.