Leading care
with purpose.

At Deacon Health, our leadership team is driven to make a true difference in today's healthcare system by improving the delivery of specialty care for patients, providers, and payers.

Our purpose is better specialty care
for patients, providers, and payers

Kyle Cooksey

President & CEO

Kyle is a seasoned healthcare executive based in Nashville, TN, with over two decades of experience in the industry. He specializes in value-based strategies, focusing on understanding the heart of the customer and translating those insights into strong financial results, retention, and aligned growth strategies. His career is marked by a commitment to driving transformation in healthcare through trusted relationships and innovative approaches.

His ability to cultivate trusted relationships and drive meaningful change positions him as a key figure in the ongoing transformation of healthcare delivery.

“My commitment to quality healthcare started almost 30 years ago when my mom died suddenly not having received the necessary quality care— making it clear to me just how disjointed our healthcare system was. Significant progress has been made toward a connected healthcare system, but there are still plenty of opportunities for advancement in a way that improves outcomes while reducing costs.”

“I’m proud to take the helm at Deacon Health to help providers better coordinate and control cost.”

Kyle Cooksey President and CEO at Deacon Health

Senior Leadership Team

Bill Dillin | MD

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Dillin is a highly respected orthopedic spine surgeon based in Dallas, TX, with over 47 years of experience in the field. He specialized in clinical spine, interventional spine, and spine surgery. He was a partner at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles for 35 years and an associate at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute for 7 years. His practice was grounded in evidence-based medicine, ensuring that the best available information was translated into patient care.

Dr. Dillin's approach is that spine surgery should be patient-oriented, focusing on outcomes and providing second opinions to ensure the best surgical options are offered.

John Hannon | MBA

SVP, Administrative Services

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.

Sharling Grummon | MBA

SVP, Human Resources

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 Smith | MS (Health Law)

Chief Revenue Officer

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.

Carmen Lux

Chief Technology Officer

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.