About InStep International
As a Southern Baptist pastor for sixteen years, Rev. Greg Smith was invited to become Hotel Equities' Corporate Chaplain in 1998. A graduate of Hardin-Simmons University (B.A. Bible) and Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary, he is completing a Doctorate of Ministry degree in strategic planning and global missions at New Orleans Theological Seminary.
Greg regularly visits each property, oversees the Hotel Equities' 24-hour Prayer Line, hosts weekly Life Lessons Over Lunch, plans and leads mission projects in the community and abroad, conducts Bible studies and weekly devotions, and is available for associates in times of counseling and crisis. As an Hotel Equities Coach, he works to fulfill the company's ministry objectives.
Greg is the founder and President of InStep International, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization. He brings 20 years of pastoral experience and 10 years of non-profit experience to effectively oversee the organization. He is active in local and international missionary projects, enjoys helping people reach their full potential, and partners with EQUIP in training one million Christian leaders worldwide.
Board of Directors
- Rev. Greg Smith - InStep International (President)
- Frederick Cerrone - Chairman and CEO, Hotel Equities (Board Chair)
- Andrew Salapka - Revenue Manager, Hotel Equities (Treasurer)
- Patti Henderson - (Vice Chair/Secretary)
- Rev. Charles Elliott - President of CE Ministries (retired)
- Rev. Dale Pond - Missions Pastor, Green Acres Baptist Church
- Chad Markham - Representative of Guest Supply
- David Upshaw - Eli Lily (retired)
- Matt Eddy - President of Habersham Furniture
Ex-Officio Members
- Larry S King (Auditor)
A CPA with more than 25 years' experience in public accounting, corporate finance, and nonprofit experience Larry oversees the financial management and administers the annual audit for the instep Board of Directors. He volunteers his time and work. - David Flanigan, Jr.
As InStep’s original attorney and incorporator, David has give direct oversight to all legal matters and corporate law. He is associated with the firm Barnes and Thornburg in Atlanta, Georgia. - Donetta Vahhuss
As certified bookkeeper, Donetta prepares the annual financial statements and general ledger for InStep. She works with L.S. King and Associates in the annual review and financial audit for InStep since 2001.
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