About Innovator Health
The Reason is Simple.
We want to improve access to high quality medical care for rural and underserved populations.
How it all began
Innovator Health was inspired by Dr. Sommer’s service in Afghanistan. In 2006, Dr. Sommer completed his residency in Internal Medicine and then subsequently joined the 82nd Airborne Division to support the Global War on Terrorism. Dr. Sommer spent more than a year in Afghanistan caring for injured US military and local nationals. Having access to medical colleagues around the world through the Army’s telemedicine infrastructure allowed Dr. Sommer to deliver a higher level of care, while reducing the impact of battlefield injuries and illnesses to our servicemembers. Now, he is bringing that knowledge and experience to ensure patients in every community here at home have the same great access to high-quality personalized care.
Darren J. Sommer, DO, MBA, MPH
Founder and CEO
As both a practitioner of telemedicine and a technology executive, Dr. Sommer understands the importance of creating telemedicine systems that exceed expectations. With a focus on reliability and simplicity, Dr. Sommer’s vision is to deploy Innovator Health technologies so that all Americans have access to the highest level of care.
Dr. Sommer received his Doctor of Osteopathic degree and holds a Master’s in Public Health from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Sommer also has more than 20 years of military service and two combat deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. It was his work in these austere environments that generated his passion for telemedicine. Dr. Sommer went on to earn his Master’s in Business Administration from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business and he is a Health Policy Fellow of the American Osteopathic Association.
Mark Lienhart, MPS
Chief Commercial Officer
Mark Lienhart is a results-driven leader with a proven record of building high-performing teams and driving sustained revenue growth. At Innovator Health, Mark applies his expertise in leadership, operational efficiency, and client engagement to expand access to innovative healthcare solutions for rural and underserved communities.
Immediately prior to joining Innovator Health, Mark served as Director of Sales at a K12 technology startup. Earlier in his career, Mark worked to support senior leadership in both the private and public sectors.
Mark holds a Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arkansas.
Mike Myers, MBA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Mike Myers serves as Chief Financial Officer of Innovator Health, where he leads the organization’s financial strategy, planning, accounting, treasury, compliance, and operational performance initiatives. With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, he has served as CFO and senior finance executive across healthcare, banking, international development, and electric utility organizations.
Before joining Innovator Health, Mike served as Interim CFO and Chief Accounting Officer for Southern Bancorp and previously as CFO of Winrock International, where he oversaw global financial operations supporting programs in more than 40 countries. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Henderson State University, an MBA from the University of Arkansas and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed to practice in Arkansas.
Known for his strategic thinking, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to financial excellence, Mike helps organizations achieve sustainable growth while advancing their mission and serving stakeholders.
Lucas Walker
IT Director
As the IT Director at Innovator Health, Lucas Walker leads technology initiatives that support the company’s telemedicine solutions and healthcare infrastructure. He works closely with customers, healthcare partners, and vendors to coordinate system deployments, manage technical projects, and ensure reliable performance across a wide range of clinical environments. Lucas oversees the sourcing, configuration, testing, and deployment of custom telemedicine equipment, helping deliver dependable technology solutions tailored to the unique needs of healthcare organizations.
With expertise in networking, systems administration, remote support, and healthcare technology integration, Lucas is committed to building secure, reliable, and scalable IT solutions that enhance patient care and improve operational efficiency. He holds an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems – Networking from Pulaski Technical College and is passionate about leveraging technology to help healthcare providers deliver high-quality care with confidence.
