Texas Health Resources CEO Berdan to Retire, Miao to Assume Role

Longtime leader Barclay Berdan steps down after nearly four decades, Winjie Tang Miao named as successor

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:51pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a polished stainless steel medical tray with various surgical instruments and tools arranged in a clean, minimalist composition on a solid white background, conceptually representing the precision and expertise of the Texas Health Resources leadership team.The leadership transition at Texas Health Resources signals the organization's focus on delivering a more consumer-focused approach to health care.Fort Worth Today

Barclay Berdan, who has served as CEO of Texas Health Resources since 2014, announced he will retire in September after nearly 40 years with the health care provider. Winjie Tang Miao, currently the system's chief operating officer, will become president effective April 5 and then assume the CEO role in September.

Why it matters

The leadership transition at Texas Health Resources, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in North Texas, comes as the organization continues to expand its footprint and invest in new facilities and services across the region. Miao's promotion to CEO signals the system's focus on delivering a more consumer-focused approach to care.

The details

Miao has held multiple senior leadership roles at Texas Health Resources since joining the system in 2000, including as president of Texas Health Azle and Texas Health Alliance. She was named chief operating officer in 2022 after previously serving as chief experience officer, working to make the organization more consumer-focused. As part of the transition, Laura Irvine was named senior executive vice president and chief operating and growth officer, focusing on enterprise operations and patient/care team experience as well as geographic expansion.

  • Barclay Berdan will retire as CEO in September 2026 after nearly 40 years with Texas Health Resources.
  • Winjie Tang Miao will become president of Texas Health Resources effective April 5, 2026.
  • Winjie Tang Miao will assume the CEO role at Texas Health Resources in September 2026.

The players

Barclay Berdan

CEO of Texas Health Resources since 2014, who is retiring in September 2026 after nearly four decades with the health care provider.

Winjie Tang Miao

Currently the senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Texas Health Resources, who will become president effective April 5, 2026 and then assume the CEO role in September 2026.

Laura Irvine

Currently the senior executive vice president and chief experience officer of Texas Health Resources, who was named senior executive vice president and chief operating and growth officer as part of the leadership transition.

Hunter Hunt

Chair of the Texas Health Resources board of trustees.

Texas Health Resources

A 16-county nonprofit health system with more than 29 hospital locations across North Texas, formed from a 1997 merger of three faith-based hospitals.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“This transition reflects thoughtful planning by the board and positions Texas Health Resources for continued stability and long-term success.”

— Hunter Hunt, Chair of the Texas Health Resources board of trustees

What’s next

The leadership transition at Texas Health Resources will be finalized in September 2026 when Winjie Tang Miao assumes the CEO role from the retiring Barclay Berdan.

The takeaway

The changing of the guard at the top of Texas Health Resources signals the organization's commitment to a more consumer-focused approach to health care delivery as it continues to expand its footprint across North Texas. The promotion of Winjie Tang Miao, with her experience in driving a better patient and care team experience, positions the system well for the future.