James Justin Hutchens is an American businessperson who has been at the head of 5 different companies. Currently, Mr. Hutchens occupies the position of Chief Investment Officer of Ventas, Inc., Chief Executive Officer for Meridian Healthcare Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer at HC-One Oval Ltd. Mr. Hutchens is also on the board of 19 other companies.

Mr. Hutchens previously was President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at National Health Investors, Inc., Chief Executive Officer for HC-One Ltd., President at Healthpeak Properties, Inc., Member of Assisted Living Federation of America, Chief Operating Officer & Executive VP-Operations at Emeritus Corp. and Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President of Summerville Senior Living, Inc.

Mr. Hutchens received an undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a graduate degree from Regis University.