Council Member
Thomas Torrent (Mayor pro tempore)
Thomas Torrent fell in love with Pine Lake years before he and his husband Tim were able to move here.
He immediately got involved with Pine Lake's active and welcoming community, first with pancake
breakfasts and then volunteering for pretty much every event. With the help of PLAIN and so many
supportive neighbors, he launched Pine Lake's first annual Pride event, PrideLake, in 2022.
He is dedicated to maintaining the city's unique charm and character while preparing for the
challenges of a rapidly approaching future.
You can contact Council Member Torrent at
thomastorrent@pinelakega.net
or (470) 451-1908.
Deborah Hull
An Atlanta native, Deborah Hull was introduced to Pine Lake in 2017 and quickly convinced her husband
Andy that this eco-friendly city was the place for them. She received both her bachelor's and
master's degrees in English Literature from Georgia State University and is an English teacher
in Dekalb County School District, where she works with middle school students. Additionally, Deborah
has worked as a teacher with the Latin American Association to pursue her passion for working with
English Learners. In a past life, Deborah worked in the automotive field, painting cars. With experience
in both academic and skill-based realms, she hopes to offer a unique perspective while serving on city
council. She is honored to have the opportunity to represent the City of Pine Lake, where her ethos is
to continue to promote an ecologically-centric community while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
You can contact Council Member Hull at
deborahhull@pinelakega.net
or (470) 451-4183.
Stephanie Kohler
Stephanie Kohler is a born-and-raised Atlanta local, though they've spent significant time outside
the US for both study and work. The descendant of recent immigrants, they've also lived as a
Registered Alien.
Their professional background is varied: a brief period in international trade, but mostly decades in
education, nonprofits, and event production. They have taught everyone from preschool children to retired
adults, in various subjects and in multiple languages. Nonprofit work ranges from local organizations to
international NGOs. Event production includes workshops and retreats, festivals and Burning Man camps.
A lifelong musician, they're also a published author.
Since moving to Pine Lake in 2022, they've stayed busy playing soundbaths, working at LakeFest,
and co-hosting Pine Lake Coffeehouse.
You can contact Council Member Kohler at
stephaniekohler@pinelakega.net
or (470) 451-3263.
Jane Lowers
Jane Lowers is a social scientist and researcher at Emory School of Medicine, with a focus on adults
aging without family nearby. A former journalist, she holds a PhD in palliative care and MPA in health
policy and was a 2023-4 Health and Aging Policy Fellow. Jane's civic interests include increasing
public participation in planning and implementing improvements to the city's green spaces, the
long-term health of its forest canopy and waterways, and data-driven policymaking.
Jane moved to Pine Lake in 2020 at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown and found the lake and wetlands
ideal for dog walking, photography, and meeting neighbors and neighbors' dogs. Her wife, Melissa,
has lived in Pine Lake since 2012.
You can contact Council Member Lowers at
janelowers@pinelakega.net
or (470) 451-3828.
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