Andy Herod

Chief Executive Officer - San Marcos Treatment Center, Universal Health Services, Inc

Andy Herod is the Chief Executive Officer at San Marcos Treatment Center, a position he has held since July 2022. With over 16 years of experience in behavioral health leadership, he has previously directed community mental health and residential treatment centers in various locations, including Tennessee and California. Prior to his current role, he served as CEO of Willow Springs Center in Reno, Nevada, where he led the facility to achieve recognition as a Quality Award-winning facility by Universal Health Services.1 2 5

Herod holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Biola University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological School. He is bilingual and has a strong commitment to transforming organizations and improving performance through strategic planning and innovation. He is also known for his focus on enhancing the lives of adolescents and has been involved in initiatives that emphasize the importance of nutrition in mental health.1 2 3 6

In his role at San Marcos Treatment Center, which serves children and adolescents with complex behavioral and neurodevelopmental issues, Herod is dedicated to fostering a compassionate environment and has overseen significant improvements in facility operations and patient care.3 4

Experience

Chief Executive Officer at San Marcos Treatment Center (July 2022 - Present)

Chief Executive Officer at Willow Springs Center (February 2020 - June 2022), Vice President, Student and Community Services at Para Los Niños (July 2014 - February 2020), Senior Director of Family Services at Para Los Niños (December 2012 - July 2014)

Education

Executive Leadership Development at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2019), MS in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary (2002 - 2004), BA in Communications at Biola University (1991-1995)