About

~ 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 / CEO


Derick has been in the senior care industry for over 35 years.  His vast operations, ownership and construction experience led him to start Senior Living Asset Management in 2014.  Derick has his Bachelors Degree in Gerontology from The University of South Florida and he is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Assisted Living CORE trained Administrator and a Florida State Certified General Contractor.   


Gus Astorga

VP of Operations


Back in 2014, Gus Astorga's journey in senior living began in Fort Worth, Texas after having spent many years in hospitality. What drove Gus Astorga to this turn in life was the desire and passion to serve seniors and the people who daily devote their lives to caring for those who have done so much in life. Gus Astorga believes in giving back to seniors by investing time and effort in training and equipping people who are willing to give their best to provide seniors a great quality of life. Gus Astorga has had the opportunity to manage several senior living communities as an Executive Director and has held multiple facility operation roles that encompassed training and mentoring of new executives and support multiple communities across the state of Florida. Gus believes strongly in caring for employees because as you do, they take care of customers, residents and each other. Gus' mindset has always been in establishing a working and living environment where people can grow, get a chance to exercise their talents and realize their purpose in life. In the end, Gus Astorga's belief is to care for seniors as if they were his own family.

Casie Wittenmyer

Director of Finance


Casie has been a professional in the accounting field for over 20 years. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, she has grown her knowledge through various accounting roles. With her knowledge, experience, and problem-solving abilities; she has a keen understanding of the needs of senior living.

David Dybel

Regional Vice President


David comes to us most recently from North Carolina where he lived prior to relocating to Florida to be closer to his aging parents. David has nearly 20 years of experience in senior living including long stints in the roles as Executive Director and Regional Director. David most recently worked for a regional assisted living management company where he supervised 17 communities across North Carolina. David has extensive experience in both operations and sales and has been recognized by several of his past employers in these areas. David has 2 grown daughters and enjoys visiting them in Boston, MA. and Augusta, GA. David is a graduate of University of North Florida and currently resides in Daytona Beach.


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