Hospital Leader Abraham Bejil Joins Midland Development Corp. Board

Bejil brings healthcare and facilities expertise as MDC eyes aerospace and transparency.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Abraham Bejil, the vice president of facility services at Midland Memorial Hospital, was recently appointed to the board of the Midland Development Corp. (MDC). Bejil, who has a background in the U.S. Air Force and healthcare facilities management, is looking to help MDC diversify Midland's economy beyond the oil and gas industry, particularly in the aerospace sector.

Why it matters

Midland's economy has long been dominated by the oil and gas industry, making it vulnerable to boom-and-bust cycles. Bejil's appointment to the MDC board signals the organization's interest in diversifying the local economy through initiatives like aerospace development, which could help provide more stable, long-term employment opportunities for Midland residents.

The details

Bejil, who has lived in Midland since 2005, has an extensive background in healthcare facilities management, having worked at Midland Memorial Hospital since 2011. In his role, he oversees construction, maintenance, and support services for the hospital's properties. Bejil's desire to get more involved in the community led him to join Midland's Planning and Zoning Commission, where he served from 2022 to 2025. Now, as an MDC board member, Bejil hopes to leverage his expertise to help attract aerospace companies to the Midland area, which he believes has significant potential due to its clear airspace and geographic location.

  • Bejil was sworn in as a new MDC board member at the organization's February 2026 meeting.
  • Bejil served on Midland's Planning and Zoning Commission from 2022 to 2025, including as the commission's chairman in his final year.

The players

Abraham Bejil

The vice president of facility services at Midland Memorial Hospital, who was recently appointed to the board of the Midland Development Corp.

Midland Development Corp.

A local economic development organization in Midland, Texas, that is focused on diversifying the city's economy beyond the oil and gas industry.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to continue serving the community in this new role, and looking forward to learning more about all the interest that the MDC has currently.”

— Abraham Bejil, Vice President of Facility Services, Midland Memorial Hospital (mrt.com)

“I think we need to be clear on (how) when we're going to invest in a business, how that benefits Midland for one, and (also) how that falls in alignment with a Type A corporation. I think there's more education needed, and maybe that comes from additional transparency and building up of education. Ensuring that we're transparent with taxpayers, that what we're going to invest in is still in alignment with a Type A corporation.”

— Abraham Bejil, Vice President of Facility Services, Midland Memorial Hospital (mrt.com)

What’s next

Bejil is not looking to pitch any new projects to the MDC until he is fully familiar with the organization and has established relationships with the MDC and Midland City Council. However, he is interested in getting involved with the MDC's ongoing initiatives, particularly in the aerospace industry.

The takeaway

Bejil's appointment to the MDC board reflects the organization's desire to diversify Midland's economy beyond the oil and gas industry. With his expertise in healthcare facilities management and his interest in the aerospace sector, Bejil could help the MDC identify new opportunities for economic growth and job creation in Midland.