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BALLANTYNE | faces DeALVA WILSON GLENN Birthplace: Blair, S.C. Job: Owner, D. Wilson Agency, an executive coaching and management consulting frm. What do you like most about your job? Helping people and organizations fnd the clarity they need to experience thriving careers and amazing futures. What's your guilty pleasure? "House of Cards" on TV and complex red wines. Do you live in Ballantyne? Yes. What is your favorite Ballantyne-area restaurant? Gallery Restaurant, but I love the staff at Terrace Café. Describe your dream vacation. We'd board a private jet with no bags, travel the world, get what we need at each destination and completely unplug. A stop by each of the Seven Wonders of the World would defnitely be included. What would your theme song be for walking into a room? Frank Sinatra's "My Way." The lyrics describe my journey. I would rather be caught dead than wear _____. Crushed velvet. What charitable organizations are you involved with? Dress for Success, Charlotte Works, the Patricia H. Williams Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness, Winthrop University Foundation, Salvation Army Center of Hope and others. These organizations support people who have been negatively affected by their circumstances and/or need resources to move forward. What is your biggest pet peeve? Negativity. What is a hidden gem in Ballantyne? The Cherry Blossom roll at Jade Asian Fusion. Share something that someone would never guess about you. I used to ride motorcycles; I've fown a plane; and driving an 18-wheeler is on my bucket list. 30 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE WINTER 2014-2015