I first “met” Brett Mortensen on Instagram, when I saw his weekly shoutouts to women-led businesses in our community. As a member of a women-run team, I was so excited to see my peers, and successful business-women that I look up to, being recognized for all their hard work. As I learned more about Brett and his family, it was clear that this dedication to giving back to the community where he grew up didn’t start and stop on Instagram. Through his successful appointment-only jewelry business, B. Allan Jewelers, Brett has stayed involved in local organizations and nonprofits both personally and professionally.
Brett, the “B” in B. Allan Jewelers, was born and raised in Danville where he and his wife, Maureen, raised their 3 boys. Brett coached the boys (and countless other kids) in soccer, basketball, flag football, and baseball. “Hey Coach!” is often heard as he frequents local businesses downtown.
What started out as a new business getting involved in the community became the most rewarding part of being a local business owner. A theme quickly developed in the charities he partnered with: Children. It started with an in-office Holiday Trunk Show in 2003 which launched The Samantha Corpus Foundation. This blossomed into teaming with over 20 children’s charities and schools and helping raise over $780,000.
Brett reflects, “These charities have humbled us, inspired us, and filled our hearts with warmth and admiration. Many of their volunteers have become our dearest friends. We invite you to look at some of them and learn about the amazing gifts these charities provide and become involved if you feel moved by their work.”
1. Samantha Corpus Foundation
2. Danville Children’s Guild
3. The Nephrotic Foundation
4. Teen Esteem
5. Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa
6. The Children’s Skin Disease Foundation
7. New Day for Children
8. All Local Schools
B. Allan Jewelers
12 Crow Canyon Ct Suite 105
San Ramon, CA 94583
@ballanjewelers
www.ballanjewelers.com
By Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017