American Healthcare REIT names Jeff Hanson CEO as Danny Prosky retires
American Healthcare REIT said Danny Prosky retired as CEO and President effective July 21, 2026, and the board named Jeff Hanson CEO that day; Hanson, who had been interim CEO since February 2026, also remains Chairman. Prosky stays on the board, and Gabe Willhite was elevated to President while remaining Chief Operating Officer, which changes who runs day-to-day operations and sets new pay terms for the top executives.
Key points
- Jeff Hanson named CEO effective July 21, 2026; he continues as Chairman. His base salary is $965,000 and his target annual bonus is 160% of base salary.
- Hanson received two equity grants, each with a grant date fair value of $2,072,534: time-based RSUs vesting over three years and performance-based RSUs cliff-vesting December 31, 2028.
- Danny Prosky's release of claims agreement provides a $35,000 lump sum for continuation medical coverage and accelerated vesting of an unvested restricted stock award scheduled to vest February 9, 2028.
- Gabe Willhite was named President and Chief Operating Officer, with a $100,000 cash pay increase and target bonus raised to 125% of base pay; Scott Estes was named Lead Independent Director with a $40,000 added annual retainer.
The filing
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