Notable Locals
Get to Know Your Neighbors
Photos by Ray Sepesy
Faces introduces you to people who make Ballantyne lively and interesting. In this edition, meet Hugh W. Allen, Shari Bourque Goldstein and Lisa Kolkmann.
Hugh W. Allen
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Job: Senior Vice President, TD Bank, Commercial Real Estate, South Division Head
Typical day
Interacting with our team of commercial real estate lenders from Maryland to Florida, assuring we are meeting the needs of our clients. Developing and coordinating strategic and tactical activities.
Do you live in Ballantyne?
Yes, my family and I moved to Ballantyne in 2007.
Best-kept secret in Ballantyne
We are more diverse than a lot of people realize.
Lisa Kolkmann
Hometown: Long Island, New York
Job: Senior Associate, Community Engagement and Corporate Responsibility, Atrium Health
Typical day
You can find me attending different events, meeting with nonprofit partners, networking and volunteering.
Do you live in Ballantyne?
Yes, I have lived in Charlotte for about 10 years and moved to the Ballantyne area in early 2018.
Best-kept secret in Ballantyne
Sunflour Bakery. I love their scones!
Shari Bourque Goldstein
Hometown: Barbados (but we moved here from New York City)
Job: Teacher and studio owner, Enlighten Yoga
Typical Day
My day varies from business and operational tasks to teaching yoga classes or yoga-teacher trainings. I am also a mom with two teenage boys, so there’s that.
Do you live in Ballantyne?
I have lived in Firethorne Country Club for 19 years.
Local place where everyone knows your name
Fitness Together.