ABOUT JUSTIN
Justin Smith is a native Texan, originally from Arlington. He initially got involved with RUF as an undergrad at Belmont University, from which he graduated in 2007. Justin met his wife, Kathryn (a Vanderbilt grad and RUF intern), at RUF’s summer conference in 2010. A year later, they were married and moved to Atlanta, where Justin completed seminary at RTS Atlanta. Justin served for 8 years with RUF (national) at the University of North Texas before coming to UTD. Justin and Kathryn are excited about welcoming and serving the international students at UTD. They also enjoy cooking and eating new foods, music, day hikes, welcoming folks in their home, and the Texas Rangers. They have three wonderful children: Vivian, Nathaniel, and Eleanor.