Hospital Leadership
Learn about the leadership team at Northwest Texas Healthcare System.
Board of Governors

Mikel Williamson
Board Chair

Russell Lowery-Hart, PhD
Vice-Chair

Mohammed Bahaa-Al-Deen, MD

Teresa Baker, MD

Emilio Belaval, MD

Chief Martin Birkenfeld

Lilia Escajeda
Board Emeritus

Jesus Garcia, MD

Kyle Ingham

Richard Jordan, MD
Regional Dean, TTUHSC

Walter Wendler, PhD

Ryan Chandler
Chief Executive Officer

Brian Weis, MD
Chief Medical Officer

Patti Thompson
Chief Nursing Officer
Senior Leaders

Ryan Chandler
Chief Executive Officer

Steven Bond, PhD, LPC
Chief Executive Officer, Behavioral Health

Sandy Ethridge
Chief Operating Officer

Patti Thompson
Chief Nursing Officer

Brian Weis, MD
Chief Medical Officer

Trevor Spradling
Associate Administrator