Texas Health Resources Announces Leadership Transition

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Health Resources today announced that Barclay Berdan, FACHE, chief executive officer, will retire later this year, following a distinguished career with the organization. At the time of his retirement in September, Berdan will have served Texas Health Resources for four decades.

During his tenure, Berdan guided Texas Health through some of the most complex public health challenges in modern U.S. history while leading significant transformation across the organization's clinical, digital and operational capabilities. Under his leadership, Texas Health built a nationally recognized, award winning culture grounded in purpose, service and care for its people, while maintaining the financial strength and stability necessary to invest in innovation, expand access, and support the communities it serves. Known for a steady, mission driven leadership approach, Berdan leaves a lasting legacy for both the organization and North Texas.

The Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees also announced that Winjie Miao, currently senior executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been promoted to president, effective April 5. The president role was intentionally created by the Board to identify the executive who will assume the chief executive officer role at a future date.

Miao has served as chief operating officer since 2022, leading enterprise-wide operations across hospital, provider and ambulatory settings. Previously, she served as chief experience officer, where she advanced a more consumer-focused approach to care delivery across the system. She joined Texas Health Resources in 2000 and has held multiple senior leadership roles during her tenure. Winjie will continue reporting to Barclay until September when she takes over as CEO.

As part of the leadership transition, Laura Irvine has been named senior executive vice president and chief operating and growth officer. In this expanded role, Irvine will focus on enterprise operations with an emphasis on patient and care team experience, while supporting continued growth through geographic expansion, including virtual services.

"This transition reflects thoughtful planning by the Board and positions Texas Health Resources for continued stability and long-term success," said Hunter Hunt, chair of the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees. "Barclay's leadership has shaped this organization in enduring ways, and Winjie and Laura bring the experience and perspective needed to build on that foundation."