Leading care with purpose.

John is a trusted and experienced leader in the healthcare industry, based in Nashville, TN. His strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in driving growth and success across multiple organizations. John's expertise in compliance and regulatory affairs is complemented by his strong background in marketing and client services, making him a versatile leader capable of navigating the complexities of the industry in both the payor and provider sectors.

His commitment to excellence and innovation will position Deacon Health as a best-in-class partner in delivering value-based care.

Carmen is a healthcare industry advocate, and technology leader, with decades of success in driving business results through a unique combination of technical innovation, savvy relationship management, and her ability to build and maintain a culture of drive and purpose. Carmen has over 20 years of leadership experience that has significantly impacted the success of organizations across the industry. She brings expertise in optimizing technology organizations for healthcare customers.

Carmen's approach to leadership is characterized by her storytelling and conversational skills, which help her form unique relationships and foster team engagement.

Sharling brings over two decades of experience in Human Resources across multiple Healthcare and Technology organizations. She has a proven track record of driving organizational success, combining strategic HR initiatives with visionary leadership. Sharling excels at leading and inspiring teams, fostering a positive workplace culture, and driving employee engagement and retention.

Her dedication to excellence in Human Resources, and her ability to cultivate strong relationships make her a key leader in the industry.

Corey is a patient-centric healthcare leader based in Jacksonville, FL. He leverages his extensive industry knowledge and experience to support healthcare providers effectively. With over 14 years of experience in launching and scaling healthcare markets, Corey is a forward-thinking business development strategist dedicated to driving innovation and growth within the industry. At each stage of his career, he has curated meaningful relationships that transform into accelerated business ventures.

His thoughtful approach to negotiation has maximized the impact of partnerships on the attributed population, fostering the development of value-based care ecosystems that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Nate is a healthcare operations and client success leader with 20 years of experience driving complex implementations and lasting partnerships across health systems and payers. Based in Nashville, TN, he brings deep expertise in aligning customer needs with scalable, tech-enabled solutions that improve care delivery and performance.

Known for his collaborative leadership style and ability to navigate major shifts in healthcare, Nate plays a critical role in ensuring Deacon’s clients succeed—from implementation through long-term impact.

Mark Tate is a visionary healthcare leader with over 20 years of specialty care experience across direct clinical practice, business strategy, and technology innovation. He has developed and led commercial MSK and post-acute programs and built award-winning teams that provide high-quality, evidence-based care.

Driven by a commitment to collaborative leadership and pragmatic product vision, Mark ensures that every Deacon Health initiative delivers meaningful outcomes for all stakeholders across the healthcare continuum.