Staff

Allan grew up in Brooklyn, New York where he started playing the works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach at an early age. In his teens, Allan attended the Performing Arts High School (later known as the LaGuardia High School) in New York City, NY. While there, he developed an even stronger affinity for classical music and an increased involvement in his local church. After graduating from the University of Buffalo, he and his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. For the last 15 years, Allan has been serving as the Music Director for East Point Church in East Point, GA and as a Music Teacher at multiple schools, including Covenant Christian School. Allan, along with his wife Michelle and their four children, are excited for this new opportunity at Smyrna Presbyterian Church.

Robert "Robbie" Hines is a native of Smyrna and joined Smyrna Presbyterian Church at the age of 12. He attended Fitzhugh Lee, Nash, and Campbell High Schools before heading to college. He ultimately graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science. Robbie spent 13 years as a Computer Programmer/Analyst and 15 years as an Oracle DBA Manager before joining Smyrna Pres full-time. He has also served the church as both a Deacon and Elder. When he is not working or serving, he enjoys gardening, hunting, fishing, Lake Country, and God's creation. Robbie has been married to his wife Barbara since 1990 and they have two daughters, Lindsay-Kate and Tori.

Meg grew up in south Florida and was raised in the PCA before moving to Macon, Georgia, in high school. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Marketing and spent more than ten years at the Chick-fil-A Support Center, where she met her husband, Spencer. Spencer serves as an Elder at SPC, and together they are grateful to be raising their three children within the life of the church. As Women's Ministry Coordinator, Meg enjoys helping women connect with one another, grow in their faith, and find meaningful ways to be involved in the church community. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, entertaining, and trying to keep up with her three energetic children.

Britta Lee was raised in Marietta, Georgia and is pleased to still call the Atlanta area her home. She graduated from Samford University with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and served as a third grade teacher before taking on the tremendous task of raising a family. Britta and her husband, Jordan, have been married for 17 years and have four boisterous children. Britta has just hung up her homeschooling hat and is looking forward to spending more of her days ministering to her SPC family.

Stefanie Smit grew up in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California and now calls Georgia home. She and her husband, Joel, have been married for over 20 years and have four children. A lifelong creative, Stefanie enjoys photography, developing recipes, decorating, gardening, and almost any artistic project she can get her hands on. She also has a passion for organization, communication, and administration, which she brings together in her role as Media Coordinator. Through the newsletter, website, and social media, she hopes to keep the SPC family connected and encourage members to get involved and use their own gifts to serve the church.

Kristin Soileau is no stranger to Georgia, having been born and raised in the state. In fact, her childhood passion for soccer allowed her the opportunity to play at Kennesaw State University, where she graduated in 2012 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Kristin went on to obtain her teaching credentials for Middle School Science, as well. Kristin married her husband, Brandon, in 2017. They had their first daughter, Virginia, in 2018, and their second daughter, Audrey, in 2020. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Jim Ware originally from Atlanta, moved to Smyrna in middle school and attended Nash Middle and Wills High. A Gulf War Army veteran, he later built a successful career as a graphic designer, running his own firm for over a decade. A believer for nearly 30 years and father of three boys, Jim joined the SPC family in 2021. We’re thrilled to have him as our Office Admin.