~ 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.
Marion Vasquez
Regional Sales and Operations Director
Marion Vasquez is an accomplished healthcare and senior living professional with experience in operations, resident services, admissions, sales, marketing, digital marketing, and business development. Her background spans independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care.
Throughout her career, Marion has helped communities strengthen operational systems, develop high-performing teams, increase occupancy, and enhance the resident and family experience. She works collaboratively with residents, families, caregivers, and community teams to promote engagement, satisfaction, and consistently high standards of service.
Marion’s sales and marketing expertise includes referral development, lead generation, census growth, brand positioning, community outreach, event marketing, and guiding families through important care decisions. Her digital marketing background includes social media, email outreach, digital campaigns, content creation, WordPress website development and maintenance, and blogging. She uses integrated strategies to improve online visibility, build brand authority, nurture leads, and connect communities with prospective residents, families, and referral partners.
As an experienced Assisted Living Administrator, Marion combines industry knowledge with a compassionate, people-first approach. She is known for her collaborative leadership, ability to identify growth opportunities, and talent for aligning operational excellence, resident satisfaction, and strategic marketing. Marion is passionate about supporting senior living teams, enriching residents’ lives, and creating sustainable growth while preserving the dignity, quality, and personalized service every resident deserves.