BALLANTYNE | faces DOUG BAUMGARTNER
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada Job: Owner and president, York Development Group, a commercial real estate company. Favorite College Team: None. Cheers for the "Bleu, Blanc et Rouge" of his beloved Montreal Canadiens, a pro hockey team.
Biggest Pet Peeve: Following drivers who: back into parking spaces, back up on interstates, stop to cross lanes and cut in at the last minute (I-485); and slow golfers
What do you like most about your job? Taking a piece of dirt and creating something. I like to see the end result, seeing patrons frequent the property.
Do you live in Ballantyne? Yes, since 1999. I'm all about getting the most out of life and Mr. (Smoky) Bissell's Ballantyne vision exemplifies that for 80 percent of your day-to-day life. For the other 20 percent, there's the coast, mountains and a hub for an airport.
What is your favorite Ballantyne- area restaurant? Anything at the Ballantyne Quad. Outside of that, Don Pedro (Pineville) has a great selection of tequilas.
What is your favorite outdoor activity? Golf at Ballantyne Country Club (not done enough) and working out at Ballantyne Village Y (probably done too much); although, it's a great way to start your day.
Describe your dream vacation. I might have just had it — renting a renovated farmhouse in Provence, France with family, exploring the towns that dot the countryside and soaking in great weather by the pool with plenty of
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28 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS 2000-2010
FALL 2010