~ 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. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Accounting, she advanced through a variety of roles that deepened her expertise across multi-industry financial operations.
Casie joined Senior Living Asset Management as Finance Director, where she led key financial initiatives and supported strategic decision-making. Her proven leadership and deep understanding of operations led to her promotion to General Manager.
Richard Hunter
Controller
Richard has worked in the accounting profession since 1999, when he launched his own firm. He holds dual bachelor's degrees in Business Management (Materials Management) and Accounting, providing a strong foundation for his diverse career.
Richard’s unique combination of entrepreneurial experience and work within accounting departments across various industries has equipped him with broad knowledge and deep insight into financial operations.
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.