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	Kristin Hicks, Director of Children's Ministry Kristin was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska but has lived in Georgia for almost 20 years! She attended the University of Nebraska and Auburn University and holds a degree in Organizational Psychology and an MBA. She has been a member of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church for the last 6 years and has served on the Childrens Ministry committee for the last 5 and has directed VBS for the last four years. She has been married to John, who is a deacon, for the last 12 years. They have three children, Anna Catherine, Rachel and Jack. In her spare time she likes to read, run, cook and travel. Email Kristin Hicks
	Kelly Edwards, Director of Youth Ministries Kelly has over twenty years of experience as a youth director. She and her husband, Alex, live in Cumming with their three children. Kelly is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. She earned her BA in adolescent psychology from Davis and Elkins College in West Virginia. Kelly is responsible for all of Youth Ministry including Christian education, confirmands, Youth Group and mission trips. Email Kelly Edwards
	Drew Bowers, Director of Music Ministries Drew Bowers joins the staff of APC from Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta. He currently serves as the choral director at Milton High School. He has served as treasurer for the Georgia chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and is currently the membership chair for Georgia ACDA. Other professional memberships include Georgia Music Educators Association, MENC, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Pi Kappa Lambda. He currently serves as District Choral Chair for GMEA District 5. A native of Georgia, he holds a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Louisiana State University where he studied conducting with Ken Fulton and Sara Lynn Baird and voice with Loraine Sims. He also holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Shorter College where he studied conducting with John Ratledge and voice with Brian Horne. Mr. Bowers has also participated in conducting master classes at the University of Alabama, Baylor University and with Chorus America where he worked with Anton Armstrong, Sigrid Johnson, and Philip Brunelle and conducted the professional vocal ensemble Vocal Essence. As a tenor, he has sung with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and the Atlanta Sacred Chorale. His solo career began with the Carroll Symphony Orchestra and their performance of Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy. He was tenor soloist for Berstein’s Chichester Psalms with the LSU A Cappella Choir on a Doctoral Recital and most recently the Tenor Soloist with the University of West Georgia for their performance of Haydn’s Nelsonmesse. He currently resides in Woodstock with his wife Leslie and their daughter Tucker. Email Drew Bowers
	Sam De Carlo, Organist Sam is a native of suburban Detroit. He began learning piano at the age of 5. He branched into organ and church music studies in high school and continued through college, studying in Detroit with some of the best organists and church musicians in the country. Sam is a graduate of Oakland University (Rochester, MI) with a degree in education and church music administration. Before joining the staff of Alpharetta Presbyterian, Sam has served churches in many capacities over the last 12 years. Most recently as Senior Organist and Concert Series coordinator at First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City after having served 5 years as a music assistant at Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church, a mega-church in suburban Detroit. He continues to perform at numerous Christian conferences and conventions around the country, most recently in Detroit, Chicago, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Atlanta. Sam believes that the role of the church is to empower and inspire each person who walks through the door with the message of the Gospel. He strives to communicate this message through inspirational songs and hymn improvisation. Email Sam De Carlo
	Nancy Fain, Dayschool Director E-mail Nancy Fain
	Carol Sweet, Administrative Assistant Carol has been with APC for 11 years. Originally from Syracuse, NY, she graduated from SUNY Potsdam in upstate NY with an art history/art studio degree. She has three, young adult children. Carol's office duties include managing the phones, mail, supplies, the weekly bulletin and e-newsletter, as well as any special publications. She maintains multiple databases including the membership data base. Email Carol Sweet
	Susan Schiltz, Finance Manager Susan has been with APC for 17 years. Originally from Rome, GA, she attended Furman University and Georgia State University. Her husband Nick, as well as their two sons (Randy and Brian) and their families are all members of APC. They also have a daughter (Terry) who lives in Colorado. Susan handles all matters related to the income and expenses of the church as well as the APC Dayschool. This includes maintaining all contribution records for the congregation. Email Susan Schiltz
	Pat Rea, Office Assistant Pat is originally from Eufaula, AL where she attended Auburn University. Pat previously worked for the APC Dayschool for 13 years as both a teacher and the secretary. Pat and her husband Ed have three adult children and three grandsons. Pat assists both Carol and Susan with a number of office duties including printing and preparing all worship bulletins, special mailings, special printings, cleaning and preparing the sanctuary for Sundays and specials services, keeping attendance records and maintaining workroom equipment.