Class of 2024

Elaine Bennett is a graduate of Texas Lutheran College with a BBA in Accounting and an Executive MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She and her husband, Randy, live and work in Seguin and are proud parents…

Ernest Borjas was recently appointed as the Assistant Chief Financial Officer at Community Health Systems and was previously the Controller at HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, dedicated to enhancing healthcare services for Montgomery County communities. Previously, Ernest excelled as the Regional…

Angie Buckmeier, MHA, BSN, is the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Scottish Rite for Children. Scottish Rite for Children is a world-renowned in the treatment of pediatric conditions, such as scoliosis, clubfoot, hand conditions, hip disorders, limb lengthening…

Jennifer Chavez currently serves as the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital (THFW), in Fort Worth Texas. THFW is an 851-bed tertiary/quaternary hospital, including a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, a…

Elizabeth Diaz serves as the dynamic Director of Employee Education at DHR Health, infusing her role with a wealth of expertise and vitality. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Health Education from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and…

Andres joined Dimmit Regional Hospital in August 2023 as Chief Executive Officer under the management of Methodist Healthcare Systems. Prior to this role, Andres served in several roles at HCA, including Market Administrator for the Ambulatory Surgery Division, and Vice…

Nancy Garcia, a registered nurse with 26 years of experience, including a decade as an advanced practice registered nurse-family nurse practitioner, has dedicated her career to leadership roles across various healthcare domains. Over the past 25 years, she has successfully…

A native of Del Rio Texas, Jorge Jurado started his health care career in Long Term Care Administration as a Licensed Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator. During his career in Long Term Care, Jorge operated Skilled Nursing Facilities in Del Rio,…

Shane Kernell is an experienced and respected executive currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Graham Regional Medical Center. He has extensive experience as the CEO of community-based acute care medical centers in Texas and over 30 years of…

Kelly Martin, vice president chief human resources officer, is a 21-year veteran of Texas Health Resources. She spent six years as the Entity Human Resources Officer at Texas Health Plano. During her tenure there, she focused on increased employee retention…

Adam Melton serves as the Senior Vice President of Physician Operations at Children’s Health. In this role, he is responsible for strengthening ambulatory operations and integrating key clinical teams in a manner that advances the strategic and business objectives of…

Lisa Carlton Moss is a dedicated and accomplished healthcare professional with a passion for improving patient outcomes and system policies. With a career spanning 27 years as a nurse, Lisa is currently serving as the System Director Policy and Safety…

Dawn Nichols MSN, RN, NEA-BC is a nursing director at Texas Health Frisco (THF), overseeing Women’s and Infants’ Services, Perioperative Services, Administrative Supervisors, and Patient Transport. She joined Texas Health in 2001 as a staff labor and delivery nurse at…

Julie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Master of Health Administration, Julie started her career as a Medicare Auditor and was soon recruited to Sister’s of Charity/CHRISTUS Health into the Reimbursement Department as a Reimbursement Specialist,…

Dr. Melanie Ann Richburg is the CEO at Lynn County Healthcare System in Tahoka. Melanie worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Tahoka Texas at the Family Wellness Clinic Rural Health Clinic for 16 years until her transition to the…