Beacon Behavioral Partners Appoints New CEO Rob Jardeleza, Elevates Sean Wendell to Executive Chairman
Behavioral Healthcare Organization Transitions Wendell to Board Leader, Promotes COO to CEO Role for Next Phase of Growth
PLANO, TX (July 7, 2026) — Beacon Behavioral Partners (BBP), a physician-driven organization supporting a growing national network of independent psychiatric practices, today announced that CEO Sean Wendell transitions to the role of Executive Chairman of BBP’s Board of Directors effective today. The executive board selected two leaders from within the company to continue the company’s efforts, including COO Rob Jardeleza, who will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, and Tabatha Golding, the current SVP of Outpatient Operations, who will transition into the role of COO.
During more than two decades of leadership, Wendell helped build Beacon Behavioral Partners into one of the nation’s premier organizations supporting independent psychiatric practices. Under his leadership, BBP developed a network of highly respected behavioral health providers united by a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. As Executive Chairman, Wendell will continue working closely with the Board, executive leadership team and physician partners to support the organization’s long-term strategy and continued growth.
“With the many changes in the behavioral health landscape, our organization remains agile enough to respond to evolving needs, while also strong enough to shape the future of our industry,” says Sean Wendell. “I, along with the rest of the Executive Team, am energized by the opportunities ahead to deepen our focus, expand our reach, and lead the industry in setting the standard of care. Rob and Tabatha have consistently displayed exceptional leadership, integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to our mission, our people, our physician partners and the patients we exist to serve. We are proud to elevate them into these roles as we continue building on the strong foundation we’ve created together.”
Jardeleza joined Beacon Behavioral Partners in 2024, bringing extensive experience scaling physician-led healthcare organizations through periods of rapid growth. During his 25-year healthcare leadership career, he has led operational transformation, strategic expansion and organizational development across complex healthcare environments. Since joining BBP as COO, he has helped strengthen the company’s operational foundation while supporting continued expansion of its national physician network.
“Our Beacon team has built something truly special as a physician-first organization grounded in clinical excellence and partnership. Working alongside such an exceptional team has been one of the greatest privileges of my career,”
“Our Beacon team has built something truly special as a physician-first organization grounded in clinical excellence and partnership. Working alongside such an exceptional team has been one of the greatest privileges of my career,” said Jardeleza. “I’m honored to build on Sean’s legacy alongside our leadership team as we continue expanding access to high-quality behavioral healthcare, while supporting the independent practices and partners that make our network so strong.”
Golding has spent more than a decade helping build Beacon Behavioral Partners, serving in leadership roles across nearly every aspect of the organization. Her operational expertise and unwavering commitment to BBP’s physician partners and employees have earned the trust of colleagues across the organization. As COO, she will oversee operational strategy and partner support initiatives, helping drive continued growth while ensuring exceptional service to practices across the BBP network.
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