Nick Bejarano Named President and CEO for AdventHealth Manchester

November 18, 2024 — AdventHealth is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Bejarano as the new President and CEO of AdventHealth Manchester, effective December 15, 2024. Bejarano will lead the 49-bed hospital located in the Southeast Region, reporting directly to Mike Thompson, President/CEO for the Southeast Region.

"Nick’s operational background and focus on driving excellence will make him a great addition to the AdventHealth Manchester team," said Mike Thompson. "The Manchester community is a special place, and I’m certain Nick’s passion for people, service, and our mission will help advance our healing ministry throughout greater Clay County."

Bejarano joined AdventHealth in 2019 and has served as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at AdventHealth DeLand. In this role, he successfully implemented processes to improve operational efficiency and developed new service lines, including DaVinci robotic surgery, neuro spine, and vascular surgery, which provided essential services not previously offered in the West Volusia market. Prior to this, Bejarano was the Market Director of Business Development for AdventHealth Waterman, where he led strategic planning, advanced physician recruitment strategies, and managed strategic growth opportunities for the North Lake and South Sumter market.

"I’m excited to collaborate with the leaders, providers, and team members at AdventHealth Manchester, as well as with local community and state leaders, to build on the strong legacy of compassionate, whole-person care that AdventHealth Manchester is known for in Eastern Kentucky," said Bejarano.

Bejarano earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing from Southern Adventist University. He serves on the board of the Good Samaritan Clinic, which provides free health care services to the uninsured of West Volusia County. Together with his wife of 24 years, Karene, Bejarano has two children, Abigail (18) and Zachary (17). In his spare time, he enjoys staying active mentally and physically by learning new things, spending time with his family, being in nature, running, cycling, and playing basketball with his son.