EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Department of Veterans Affairs has appointed Mark Rielo as the new medical center director of the El Paso VA Health Care System, putting him in charge of a $735 million operating budget and health care services for more than 44,000 enrolled Southwest Texas veterans.
Rielo has been the acting director of the El Paso VA Health Care System since September 2024. In his new role, he will oversee the system’s operations across multiple sites supported by more than 1,500 staff in East, West, Northeast and South Central El Paso, as well as Las Cruces, New Mexico.
We are excited to officially announce Mr. Rielo as the new Medical Center Director of the Central Texas VA Healthcare System,” said Dr. Wendell Jones, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 director. “His sound leadership qualities and proven experience are valuable assets for the facility, the employees and volunteers, and most importantly, for the Veterans we are honored to serve…