La Esperanza Clinic Appoints New CEO for San Angelo
The San Angelo provider brings on a new leader with 30 years of experience to succeed the outgoing CEO in December.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in People
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The La Esperanza Clinic Board of Directors has appointed Rebecca Brandon as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer. Brandon will assume the leadership role on December 7, 2026, succeeding outgoing CEO Dean Munn.
Why it matters
The transition marks a shift in clinical leadership for the San Angelo healthcare provider, which serves the Concho Valley. The appointment brings in a leader with an extensive background in managing facility operations and clinical quality oversight.
The incoming CEO brings over 30 years of healthcare experience, including 18 years in senior leadership roles. During her tenure at Martin County Family Clinic, she managed a 90,000-square-foot medical facility expansion.
The players
Rebecca Brandon
An experienced healthcare executive with 30 years in the industry and a background in clinical quality and facility administration.
Dean Munn
The outgoing CEO who served at La Esperanza Clinic for nearly eight years.
La Esperanza Clinic
A healthcare provider serving San Angelo and the surrounding Concho Valley region.
Martin County Family Clinic
A medical facility in Stanton, Texas, featuring 17 providers and 27,000 annual patient visits.
San Angelo Community Medical Center
A regional medical facility where the incoming CEO previously served as Chief Quality Officer.
The details
Rebecca Brandon has previously served as the Chief Quality Officer at San Angelo Community Medical Center and most recently as the Administrator and Director of Martin County Family Clinic. Her operational experience includes oversight of large-scale capital projects, such as the construction of a 90,000-square-foot medical office building. She began her nursing career in San Angelo in 1990, providing local familiarity to the incoming executive leadership at La Esperanza Clinic.
Timeline
Brandon began her nursing career in San Angelo in 1990.
Brandon served as Administrator and Director of Martin County Family Clinic starting in 2019.
Rebecca Brandon begins her role as CEO on December 7, 2026.
Dean Munn concludes his tenure as CEO at the end of 2026.
Market Landscape
This transition marks a departure from the eight-year period of continuity established under the prior leadership of Dean Munn. The change follows the standard executive search process for a local healthcare provider in the Concho Valley.
Operators in the healthcare sector should monitor how the transition affects clinic management and regional care standards. The incoming CEO's track record with capital projects and quality oversight suggests a focus on operational stability and facility growth.
The takeaway
Leadership changes at local clinics often signal shifts in facility investment or service expansion priorities. Operators should track these transitions to anticipate potential changes in regional procurement needs or competitive positioning.
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More information
Find additional information about the transition on the La Esperanza Clinic information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Angelo LIVE!.
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