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Our Leadership

The Beacon is guided by a collaborative leadership structure that brings together its Board of Directors, executive leadership team, and member institutions. Together, these partners align strategy, operations, and regional collaboration to advance The Beacon’s mission for healthcare, education, and community impact in the Permian Basin.

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Board Members

The Beacon is backed by a board of distinguished regional and national leaders who guide its strategic direction. Members include:

Don Evans
Chairman 
Travis Stice
Vice Chairman and President 
Tim Leach
Vice President 
Marc Dingler
Secretary 
Tracee Bentley
 
Mark Berg
 
Grant Billingsley
 
Bryn Hill
 
Kirk Edwards
 
Jack Harper
 
Collin Sewell
 
Steve Steen
 

Executive Leadership

Meet the leaders driving daily execution of The Beacon’s bold vision:

Richie Splitt, MS, MBA, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer 
Nancy Woodman
Development Officer 

Advisory Teams

Strategic guidance is also provided by advisory partners including:

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