Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital Names Leadership Team

Wesley Chapel, FL – (September 17, 2025) -- Today, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital President Joe Delatorre announced key hires in his senior leadership team. Courtney Adams, MSN, BSN, RN has joined Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch as chief operating officer, Tanya Knepp, MHA will serve as chief financial officer, Suzan Dolezal, MBA-HCM, BSN, CENP, RN, has been named chief nursing officer, and Richard Matte, MBA CST will serve as assistant vice president, business development at the hospital. These key hires showcase the strength of the hospital’s leadership in advance of the facility opening in the spring of 2026.

“Courtney, Tanya, Susan, and Richard are significant assets to my leadership team,” said Joe Delatorre, president of the hospital and CEO of Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health. “These talented individuals bring key healthcare experience and proven success in their respective areas. Our community deserves this kind of top-tier leadership, and that’s what they should continue to expect from this new hospital.”

Courtney Adams will oversee operations at the new hospital, growing and developing the programs and services that will meet the needs of patients, physicians, and team members. She has over 25 years of operating room and surgical program experience and has been in hospital leadership in the Wesley Chapel area for the past ten years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Florida in Tampa, and a master’s in nursing leadership and management from Western Governor’s University.

“Orlando Health’s new hospital in Wesley Chapel will bring a strong patient focus and a new opportunity to expand options for high-quality care in this region,” said Adams. “This growth in innovative healthcare solutions is set to meet the needs of our area, and I’m excited to be a part of this new team.”

Tanya Knepp will manage and protect the financial assets at this new hospital, maintaining a focus on patient outcomes and the fiscal health of the new facility. Knepp was previously the chief financial officer at a Riverview hospital, where she established sound financial policies as that facility opened. She has worked in healthcare finance for over 20 years across the state of Florida. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Northwood University in West Palm Beach, Florida, and a master’s of healthcare administration from Capella University.

“I’m excited to be a part of opening this new hospital,” said Knepp. “The investment that Orlando Health is placing in this state-of-the-art facility shows a very high level of commitment to this growing community.”

Susan Dolezal will provide leadership for activities, processes and policies that support high- quality patient care for nursing and other clinical teams. With more than 35 years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of executive leadership experience, Dolezal has served as chief nursing officer at multiple hospitals in Arizona before moving to Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital in 2021. Dolezal earned a bachelor’s in nursing from the College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska, and an MBA in Healthcare Management (HCM) from the University of Phoenix.

“I’m proud to be a part of the Orlando Health family and moving into this role at Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass is very exciting,” said Dolezal. “Bringing this hospital to life has been a remarkable experience, especially seeing how patient-focused the facility is designed to be.”

Richard Matte will develop new business endeavors, oversee innovation in new markets, and identify and manage new corporate partnerships. Matte previously was assistant vice president of business development at a hospital in Wesley Chapel, where he served in progressive leadership roles over the past 10 years. He managed contracts in orthopedics, surgical services and other service lines, while leading physician network development and departmental budgets. His expertise in clinical business operations includes physician recruitment, marketing strategies, lease and property development, and supply chain strategies. Matte earned his bachelor’s from the University of South Florida and an MBA from Western Governors University.

“Wesley Chapel is one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant communities in Florida, and Orlando Health is making a meaningful commitment to its future,” said Matte. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside FMC and the Orlando Health team, and I look forward to building strong partnerships with our physicians, local businesses, and community leaders, all with the shared goal of delivering exceptional care and improving the lives of our patients and their families.”

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is currently under construction in Wesley Chapel and is scheduled to open in Spring 2026 as a 102-bed hospital with the capacity to expand to 300 beds. The hospital will provide emergency and inpatient care for residents in Pasco and northern Hillsborough counties.

About Orlando Health

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