Valley Baptist Leadership Team

Our executive leadership team works to help Valley Baptist Medical Center in our commitment to delivering high-quality care to you and your family. Learn more about the Valley Baptist leadership team below and the roles each member plays in ensuring we live up to our award-winning status.

Valley Baptist Health System

Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen

Michael Cline
Chief Executive Officer
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Edwin Cordero
Chief Financial Officer
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Stephen Hill
Chief Nursing Officer
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Jennifer Bartnesky-Smith
Chief Operations Officer
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Phil Wegner
Market Chief Strategy Officer
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Dr. John Austin, FACS
Interim Chief Medical Officer
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville

Leslie Bingham
Chief Executive Officer
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Mark Requeña
Chief Financial Officer
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Marisa Aguilar
Chief Operating Officer
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Michelle Aguilar
Chief Nursing Officer
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Dr. Jose Ayala
Chief Medical Officer
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