Mr. Mendelsohn joined NHI in January 2015 as Executive Vice President of Corporate Finance. He was named interim CEO in August 2015 and CEO and President in October 2015. Mr. Mendelsohn became a director in February 2021. He has over 25 years of healthcare real estate and financing experience. Previously, Mr. Mendelsohn was with Emeritus Senior Living ( Emeritus ) for nine years, most recently as a senior vice president of corporate development where he was responsible for the financing and acquisition of assisted living properties, home health care companies, administration of joint venture relationships and executing corporate finance strategies. Prior to Emeritus, Mr. Mendelsohn was with the University of Washington as a transaction officer where he worked on the development, acquisition and financing of research, clinic and medical properties. Prior to that, Mr. Mendelsohn was a practicing transactional attorney, representing lenders and landlords. Mr. Mendelsohn has a Bachelor of Science degree from American University in International Relations, a Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University, and a Masters of Laws (LLM) in Banking and Finance from Boston University. Mr. Mendelsohn is a member of the Florida and Washington State bar associations. Qualifications Mr. Mendelsohn is the only management member of the Board and as such the Board concluded that his perspective is important in developing the strategic and operational direction of the Company and that Mr. Mendelsohn is qualified to serve as a director of the Company based on his role as CEO and his executive experience in the senior care industry.