It’s important that we all get to know who our leaders are at Ballad Health. To help out, we’ll do an ongoing series that introduces our senior leaders and tells you a little about them as people. 1. What’s your name? Monty E. McLaurin 2. What’s your role within Ballad Health? President, northwest market 3. Where are you from? Born and raised in Louisiana. 4. Education and professional background: BS in Science Education from Louisiana College; MS in Hospital & Healthcare Administration from the University of Alabama-Birmingham 5. Tell us about your family: Wife, Debi, and four children who are living in Dallas, Texas; New York City; Oxford, Mississippi; and Johnson City. 6. Tell us about your pets: Two dogs, Shih Tzu brothers who are rescue dogs. They love to jump in my lap together when I get home. 7. What’s your favorite food? Ribs, brisket, chicken – anything I can put in my smoker….