Noel J. Cárdenas, FACHE, senior vice president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital and Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, has been named Chair-Elect in 2025 and Chair in 2026 of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The announcement was shared at the ACHE’s Annual Congress in Houston, which took place on March 22.
Cardenas, who just completed serving a three-year term on the ACHE Board of Governors, previously served as vice president of operations and chief operating officer of Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital in Humble and has nearly 25 years of executive leadership experience. He has overseen operations for outpatient clinics, surgical centers, hospitals, medical centers and health systems, nationally and internationally. Prior to joining Memorial Hermann, he served as CEO and hospital commander for the Reynolds Army Community Hospital in Fort Sill, Okla.
“I am honored to be trusted with a prestigious role in an outstanding professional organization that provides educational, mentorship, networking and service opportunities,” Cardenas said. “I have been fortunate to serve ACHE on numerous boards and committees, as the Army Regent and as President of the Southeast Texas Chapter. My service to ACHE for more than 30 years has shown my support and commitment to ACHE’s vision, mission and values, and I look forward to serving in these leadership roles over the next three years.”
The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of more than 48,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, health systems and other healthcare organizations. ACHE offers its prestigious FACHE® credential, signifying board certification in healthcare management. The Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives was established to further advance healthcare management excellence through education and research.