Benedictine Names New Vice President, Clinical Operations

Posted on March 26, 2026 by LeadingAge Minnesota

Brenda Brandl will join Benedictine as Vice President of Clinical Operations beginning April 13.

Brandl brings more than 25 years of compassionate leadership and hands‑on experience in long‑term care and senior living operations to her new position, where she will provide leadership and clinical direction throughout Benedictine’s 34 senior living campuses.

A strategic, mission‑driven professional with deep knowledge in regulatory compliance, budgeting, strategic planning and expense management, Brandl has built her career on strengthening clinical quality and supporting teams in delivering quality care. She will bring this experience as she leads the Benedictine clinical services group and serves on Benedictine committees as both a leader and a participant.

Brandl earned her nursing degree from Blackhawk Technical College, Wis.; a restorative nursing certificate from Lincoln Land College in Springfield, Ill., and a national certification in wound care through the Wound Care Education Institute in Plainfield, Ill.

“I am truly looking forward to joining Benedictine and building upon the strong foundation that has already been established,” Brandl said. “The work that has been done here is both meaningful, and impactful, and I am eager to help carry that forward while honoring the Mission and Core Values that guide Benedictine every day. I am grateful for this opportunity and excited for what lies ahead.”

“We look forward to the experience, leadership and heart Brenda will bring to our ministry,” added Anneliese Peterson, chief operating officer/senior vice president, operations.