Jeffrey Hanson
About Jeffrey T. Hanson
Jeffrey T. Hanson (age 54) is Non-Executive Chairman of American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (AHR). He has served on AHR’s board since 2015, was CEO and Chairman from 2015–2021, Executive Chairman from Oct 2021–Jun 2022, and Non-Executive Chairman since Jun 2022. He holds a B.S. in Business (Real Estate Finance) from USC and brings deep healthcare real estate leadership experience, including CEO roles at Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II and III and senior executive roles at Grubb & Ellis and American Healthcare Investors (AHI) .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | CEO & Chairman | Jan 2015–Oct 2021 | Led company strategy and operations |
| American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | Executive Chairman | Oct 2021–Jun 2022 | Transitioned leadership; board oversight |
| American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | Non-Executive Chairman | Jun 2022–present | Presides over non-management executive sessions |
| Griffin-American Healthcare REIT III, Inc. | CEO & Chairman | Jan 2013–Oct 2021 | Healthcare REIT leadership |
| Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II, Inc. | CEO & Chairman | Jan 2009–Dec 2014 | Healthcare REIT leadership |
| American Healthcare Investors (AHI) | Founding Principal & Managing Director | Dec 2014–Oct 2021 | Co-sponsor; adviser ownership; investment mgmt |
| Grubb & Ellis Company | EVP, Investment Programs; CIO roles | 2006–2011 (EVP 2007–2011) | Institutional real estate investments |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Trilogy Investors, LLC | Director | Dec 2015–Nov 2016 |
Board Governance
- Independence: Hanson is not an independent director; AHR’s independent directors are Estes, Flornes, Hurley, O’Quinn, Richardson, and Smith .
- Committee assignments: None; all standing committees (Audit; Compensation; Nominating & Corporate Governance) are fully independent (chairs: Estes, Hurley, Flornes) .
- Attendance: Board held 9 meetings in FY2024; each incumbent director attended at least 75% of board and applicable committee meetings; all directors attended the most recent annual meeting .
- Leadership: AHR separates Chair and CEO roles; there is no Lead Independent Director. Non-management executive sessions are held at least annually and presided over by Hanson (a non-management director) .
Fixed Compensation
| Component (2024) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cash fees (annual retainer and applicable chair fees) | $185,000 |
| All other compensation (distributions on stock awards) | $8,580 |
| Total cash + distributions | $193,580 |
Committee fee framework: Lead Independent Director $100,000; Audit Chair $20,000 (members $5,000); Compensation Chair $12,500; Nominating & Corporate Governance Chair $12,500 (no member fees) .
Performance Compensation
| Equity Award | Shares | Grant Date | Vesting | Grant Date Fair Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing Equity Award (Restricted Stock) | 7,407 | Feb 9, 2024 | 25% per year over 4 years (time-based) | $192,159 |
| Non-vested restricted stock outstanding (as of 12/31/2024) | 11,017 | — | Time-based vesting | — |
- No director performance metrics were disclosed for equity; Listing Equity Awards vest solely on continued service (time-based) .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Type | Detail |
|---|---|
| External public company boards | No current public company directorships disclosed in the proxy for Hanson . |
| Affiliated interests | AHI Group Holdings (co-founded/owned) held 1,268,643 OP Units; voting/investment determinations for these securities are made by Danny Prosky, Jeffrey T. Hanson, and Mathieu B. Streiff (shared beneficial ownership) . |
| Committee leadership interlocks | Hanson presides executive sessions though not independent; no Lead Independent Director . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Healthcare REIT leadership (CEO/Chair of GAHR II & III) and investment management (AHI, Grubb & Ellis) .
- Real estate finance, acquisitions, operations, capital markets relationships, and governance oversight .
- Education: B.S., USC (Real Estate Finance) .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Common Shares | OP Units | % of Shares Outstanding | Pledged |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey T. Hanson | 124,919 | 1,268,643 (via AHI Group Holdings; shared beneficial ownership with Prosky and Streiff) | <1.0% | None of the above shares pledged |
- AHR has NYSE-based corporate governance guidelines including minimum stock ownership requirements for directors and officers; hedging and pledging of AHR securities by directors is prohibited under the insider trading policy .
Board Governance (Committee Structure Overview)
| Committee | Chair | Members | FY2024 Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit | Scott A. Estes | Dianne Hurley; Brian J. Flornes | 5 |
| Compensation | Dianne Hurley | Marvin R. O’Quinn; Valerie Richardson | 4 |
| Nominating & Corporate Governance | Brian J. Flornes | Wilbur H. Smith III; Valerie Richardson | 3 |
Insider Trades
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Governance Assessment
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Positives
- Separation of Chair and CEO roles; majority independent board; fully independent committees .
- Attendance met thresholds; all directors attended the annual meeting .
- Strong shareholder support on Say-on-Pay in 2024 (97.4% approval), signaling confidence in compensation governance .
- Stock ownership guidelines and prohibition of hedging/pledging strengthen alignment and risk control .
- Related party transaction policy with independent committee oversight; directors recuse where interested .
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Red Flags and Watch Items
- Chairman not independent and presides executive sessions in absence of a Lead Independent Director—may dampen independent board leadership optics .
- Shared beneficial ownership of 1,268,643 OP Units through AHI Group Holdings (with CEO Prosky and director Streiff) creates potential related-party and influence interlock; continued robust Nominating & Governance Committee oversight is essential .
- Historical ties to former adviser and co-sponsor (AHI) require ongoing monitoring of related-party exposure, notwithstanding established policies .
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Overall Impression
- Hanson offers extensive domain expertise and continuity benefits. Governance structures (independent committees, policies) mitigate risks, but absence of a Lead Independent Director and the OP Unit interlock argue for reinforcing independent leadership mechanisms and transparent conflict management .