dustin.mcconnaughhay@interimphysicians.com
(214) 519-5634
Where were you born and raised?
Surrounded by bean and cornfields. I am from a small town located in central Illinois called Ottawa.
What is a day at work like for you?
A game of chess. Going into mental battle everyday in the most strategic way possible. Make good decisions and reflect on bad ones. I play a lot of chess, and recruiting is similar in many ways. Always reflect to grow better!
Do have pets? If so, tell us about them:
Yes, half werewolf half lion. She is a 60lb monster! I have 6 year old female American Bully named Meeka. She is brown with white markings and LOVES duck jerky. Also like to hoot and howler at me.
Who is your favorite author, and why?
James Clear – He wrote “Atomic Habits.” His advise has positively changed my personal and professional life.
What is your favorite website, and why?
Chess.com – If I am not working and I am on a computer, then most likely I am on chess.com. I have been playing for years and still love it.
Where is your favorite vacation destination, and why?
Mt. Elbert is the tallest 14er in Colorado that has a few campgrounds. This is my favorite spot because there is not a lot of tourism like there are at other 14ers. The campgrounds are empty most of the time and I like the seclusion. Great views!
What is your favorite sports team?
Boxing is my favorite sport, so I will go with favorite fighters. Deceased: Muhammad Ali – Retired: Roy Jones Jr, Manny Pacquiao, and Vasyl Lomachenko – Current: Jesse “BAM” Rodriguez – All Time: Toss up between Roy Jones Jr and Vasyl Lomachenko
What is your favorite type of music, and why?
Jam Grass – It is a fairly new genre that mixes jam bands with bluegrass. Railroad Earth, Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, Trampled by Turtles, Lil Smokies, Pick & Howl, and Caamp are some of my favorite bands.
What is your greatest guilty pleasure?
2 scoops of mint ice cream in the same bowl that already has 2 scoops of cookie dough ice cream in it.
How would you spend an ideal evening?
Go to the gym and have a good workout, come home and eat a nice meal, walk Meeka, practice banjo, play a couple games of chess and call it the night.
