Jason Kohler has served the senior living industry for over 20 years, holding positions from Nursing Home Administrator to CEO. Jason currently serves as the Executive Vice President, Senior Living for Beztak Companies where he leads the senior living division for a vertically integrated real estate development firm operating communities in 19 states across the U.S.

Jason earned his B.S. in Health Services Administration from UCF and went on to obtain his MBA from the University of Baltimore and a Graduate Certificate in Long Term Care Administration from the University of South Dakota. He continues to hold a Nursing Home Administrators license in the State of Florida.

In addition to serving the senior living industry, Jason is a real estate investor and owner of Gatlinburg Realty. Licensed in 3 states, his firm invests in short term vacation rentals, single family rentals, and multi-family housing assets.

He has served on several national and state association boards, most notably serving as Chair of the Georgia Senior Living Association. Jason proudly supports the University of Central Florida’s Enhanced Lifestyle Community Management program and its students. His goal is to help students realize the opportunities that are available, and the joy that can be discovered, in serving seniors.