faces | BALLANTYNE STEVE BOWERS
Birthplace: Newport Beach, Calif. Job: Community vice president, YMCA of Greater Charlotte Favorite College Team: University of Florida Gators Biggest Pet Peeve: "Can't Do" attitudes
What do you like most about your job? I like the opportunity to serve others and build a better community.
Do you live in Ballantyne? I moved to Ballantyne in 2003 to work for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, which is one of the best Y systems in the country. I was brought here to specifically develop the YMCA in Ballantyne and surrounding areas.
What is your favorite Ballantyne- area restaurant? When it's just my wife and I, we enjoy going to Firebirds. As a family, we head to Big Daddy's.
What is your favorite outdoor activity? Running in Ballantyne Corporate Park and volunteer coaching at the Y for my kids' sports.
Describe your dream vacation? Island hopping on a private boat with my family.
What is the title of the last book you read? "Showing Up For Life" by Bill Gates Sr. I would recommend it because of his insight on raising successful children, professional success and the critical role philanthropy plays in our modern world.
see STEVE on page 29
WINTER 2010-2011
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS 2000-2010
BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE 27