National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE:NHI) announced today that it has appointed Chris Maingot as Chief Operating Officer effective July 27, 2026.

 

"The addition of a Chief Operating Officer enhances NHI's ability to drive long-term growth as we continue to expand our senior housing portfolio and deepen our operating relationships," said Eric Mendelsohn, President and CEO. "As the Company's first COO, Chris brings exceptional operating experience managing large senior housing portfolios and working alongside leading operators. His strategic and operational perspective will strengthen our operating platform and position NHI to capitalize on the significant opportunities ahead."

Mr. Maingot has over 20 years of senior housing experience. Prior to joining NHI, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Longview Senior Housing, a Blackstone portfolio company, where he led the strategic management of a senior housing portfolio with operations in the United States and Canada. He was responsible for operational performance, portfolio strategy, capital deployment, operator relationships and asset repositioning initiatives.

Previously, Mr. Maingot spent more than a decade at Brookdale Senior Living, most recently as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Initiatives. There, he helped shape the company's long-term strategy, oversaw relationships with major REIT and operating partners, and led initiatives involving portfolio optimization, capital allocation, healthcare strategy, and corporate development.

Mr. Maingot began his senior housing career with Horizon Bay, where he held executive leadership positions prior to the company's acquisition by Brookdale. He currently serves on the Executive Board of the American Senior Housing Association (ASHA), is a member of Argentum's Capital Advisory Group, and was a founding member of the NIC Future Leaders Council.