Notable Locals
Get to Know Your Neighbors
Photos by Raymond J Photography
Faces introduces you to people who make Ballantyne lively and interesting. In this edition, meet Janine DeFeo, Marcus Burley and Si-Jeun Jane Armbruster. Responses have been edited for clarity and brevity.
Janine DeFeo
Hometown: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Job: Co-founder, Teal Butterfly
Typical day
Writing and reading emails, attending meetings, creating awareness campaigns and promoting events on social media.
Ballantyne resident?
Yes, in Thornhill, for 25 years this past May.
Favorite charity
Teal Butterfly. It gives us a platform to promote awareness and funding for Ovarian Cancer initiatives at both Levine Cancer Institute and Novant Health.
Marcus Burley
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
Job: Owner, Saladworks
Media to recommend
“The Banker.” Any real estate investor like myself should watch that movie to see the power of real estate and owning land.
Ballantyne resident?
I live in Waxhaw, NC.
Favorite charity
Habitat for Humanity. Everyone deserves a roof over their heads. It’s amazing how the organization provides housing for families in need.
Si-Jeun Jane Armbruster
Hometown: Rock Hill, South Carolina
Job: Principal, Providence Spring Elementary School
Media to recommend
I listen to audiobooks, most recently John Grisham’s “Time for Mercy.” For podcasts, I listen to “Smartless,” “No Stupid Questions” and “Comedy Gold Minds.”
Ballantyne resident?
I have lived in Pineville for 17 years.
Favorite charity
Ronald McDonald House because it provides a home away from home for families of seriously ill children. My sorority supported this charity, and I’ve had loved ones use their facilities.