(Medford, OR) – Asante has announced the appointment of Brandon Mencini as the new CEO of Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Asante Ashland Community Hospital. Mencini, an experienced healthcare executive, is set to start his role on July 22.
“Brandon comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in serving communities similar to ours in Southern Oregon. As an energetic and dynamic healthcare leader, he is the ideal leader for our hospitals in Medford and Ashland, bringing a reputation for leading high-quality organizations. We are confident his passion for employee, provider, and community engagement will further Asante’s mission,” said Tom Gessel, President and CEO of Asante.
Mencini’s extensive background spans urban, rural, and community hospital settings. He began his healthcare career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience. Most recently, he served as the CEO of Mercy Hospital in Colorado, a multi-state regional trauma center and not-for-profit hospital. Prior to that, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Chippenham Hospital, a 466-bed Level I trauma and burn center in Richmond, Virginia, part of HCA Healthcare.
Mencini will be relocating to Southern Oregon with his family to take on his new responsibilities at Asante, where his leadership is expected to drive continued excellence in patient care and community engagement.
