---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-173874"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NHI"
cik: "0000877860"
company_name: "NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T04:45:30.295206+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NHI CFO John Spaid to retire July 1, 2026; Todd Siefert named successor

## Summary
- John Spaid to retire as EVP/CFO/Treasurer effective July 1, 2026; no disagreement with company.
- Todd Siefert appointed EVP Corporate Finance June 1, 2026, will become CFO upon Spaid's retirement.
- Siefert brings over 25 years of REIT finance experience; most recently CFO at Hillsboro Residential.
- Siefert compensation: $500k base, prorated bonus up to $490k, equity $437.5k, $100k signing bonus, 50k stock options.
- Transition agreement with Spaid includes vesting of certain equity, prorated bonus, medical premiums, and 6-month non-compete.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-173874
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NHI
- cik: 0000877860
- company_name: NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/877860/000119312526173874/0001193125-26-173874-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/877860/000119312526173874/d124690d8k.htm

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