Hello! My name is Rhiannon (Rhi) Antico. I am originally from Western NY but have been fortunate to live in the Adirondacks, Los Angeles and most recently the Capital Region. That being said, my husband, Matthew, and I have been living in Troy, NY and attending Grace Fellowship since 2012. We have a furry family that consists of three cats and one dog. I love to garden, walk my dog and work on our personal budget!!

I’m Bill Dow from Clifton Park where I live with my lovely wife Terri.  We are blessed with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. We are both recently retired and spending more time with our grandchildren and families (when I’m not on the golf course!)  We are members of and attend the Grace Halfmoon campus. 

Volunteer Role(s): 

I currently serve as an FPU (Financial Peace University) facilitator and coach with Sue Hermitage at the Grace Saratoga campus, and have been doing this for the last several years. 

Why I volunteer: 

As a life-long follower of the FPU principles, I felt called to this ministry to help others with a proven bible-based plan to get out of debt and save for the future.  I particularly enjoy working with couples whose marriages are stressed with financial burdens and with recent college graduates with large student loans.   

I was born and raised in the Capitol Region of Albany, NY, and have my BS in Finance from Siena College. I am a dad to three adult children and a grandfather to 2 grandchildren. In my personal time I enjoy golf, bicycling, swimming, bible studies and of course spending time with my family. I have been attending Grace Fellowship for approximately 10 years.

I’m Sue Hermitage and my husband is Terry Forrester. We have a crazy dog named Ridley. After living around the country, in various law enforcement positions, we moved here to be near Terry’s family. And what a glorious area to explore my love of the outdoors, hiking, biking, paddling and more to be discovered. I also love to travel. 

Volunteer Role(s): 

I volunteer as a FPU (Financial Peace University) facilitator, both for the FPU 9 week course and also the FPU Refresher course. Coaching is another love of mine, and most of my volunteer work is done at the Saratoga Campus or online. Recently I was able to be a part of the Let’s Talk Money sessions.

Why I volunteer: 

I volunteer because I love to help others and make finances easy to understand.  So many people find finances and/or financial topics to be scary, and I want to help make it not so scary for them. Personal finance is another hobby (crazy weird right), which I am thrilled to share with others and to help them towards financial freedom. 

My name is Charles Holman and I have been a member of Grace Fellowship Church for several years. I have been married for over 40 years to my wife Carrie. I am a graduate of Siena College with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a retired Certified Public Accountant (CPA). I worked professionally for Price Waterhouse Coopers and Computer Science Corporation. I also was self-employed as a Tax Accountant. I am an avid golfer and enjoy watching the Yankees and NY Giants.

Volunteer Role(s): 

I have been volunteering for Grace Financial Ministry for over 7 years; 2 years helping with administrative tasks with Larry VanNostrand and over 5 years coaching with Scott Ferguson. I am a presenter on Let’s Talk Money, specializing in  Taxation.

Why I Volunteer: 

Since graduating from college, my career path has been in finance. I not only enjoy this work but also enjoy helping others with their financial matters. I enjoy volunteering and feel this is where God is using me.

My name is Courtney Joe. I live in Colonie and am the proud fur-mom of 3 dogs and 3 cats (3 of which in just this past year were all “foster-fails”, meaning that instead of just fostering them, I ended up adopting them!). I have been attending Grace since 2016 and am very involved in the church in many different areas.

Volunteer Role(s):

My name is Andy Martin. I have been a kid’s ministry teacher at Grace Fellowship for several years. My wife and I live in Halfmoon with our four children. I work as an engineer, and I enjoy exercising, woodworking, good espresso, and playing with my children in my free time.

My name is Melissa Martin. I grew up in a remote, rural part of Michigan and moved to New York in 2013 with my husband for new job opportunities. I work as in-house counsel for a local company. Outside of work, my time is filled with our four kids. I love to spend my free time outdoors whether caring for our lawn or hiking in the mountains!

Role(s): 

I am a FPU (Financial Peace University) facilitator at the Halfmoon Campus.  I also facilitated an FPU class with my husband at a prior church we attended before we moved to the area.

Why: 

I attended my first FPU class in 2012 with my soon-to-be husband; we only missed one class because of our honeymoon! With a mountain of student loans, we needed the class as much as anyone. We took away so much from the class – motivation and focus to pay off our school loans, ability to communicate with each other about money, and perhaps most importantly, a plan and a vision for our financial future. Taking this class was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I want to provide others with the opportunity to experience the freedom and blessing associated with handling money God’s way.

My name is Michele Martin, and I am constantly in awe of how God has blessed me. Besides the privilege of being on staff at Grace for over 20 years in various roles, I have 4 beautiful children and have been married to my husband Joe for over 25 years. In what spare time I have, I love reading, making homemade cards, photography, baking, traveling and connecting with friends.

Role(s): 

One of the areas that I oversee is our financial ministry, and it is the one I am most passionate about. I have an amazing volunteer team, made up of a group of people who are also passionate about finances and helping others in this area.

Why: 

I believe this is an area that God has gifted me in, in that for as long as I can remember, I loved (and still do!) figuring out ways to save money and share these tips with others. I also love helping others get out of debt and to experience the peace that comes with financial freedom. It’s such a wonderful privilege to work with people and share in their success stories. It can be done!

My name is Bill Pizer.  My wife and I have been married since 2004.   In my spare time, I
enjoy bowling, hiking in both the Adirondacks and the Catskills, cooking and playing
Scrabble. I am a computer programmer for a small liberal arts college in the area.

My name is Lori Pizer and I have been a member of Grace Fellowship since 2003. I have been blessed to be married to a wonderful man for many years, who is also my coaching partner within the Financial Ministry.  I have had a long career at Russell Sage College as Director of Institutional Research. Also, I have a great love for animals and for spending time outside. Hiking, XC skiing, kayaking, and picnicking are at the top of my list, while also taking in all the beauty that God created for us to enjoy.

My name is Steph and I currently live in Saratoga Springs NY, a transplant from Maine, where I was born and raised for the first 20 years of my life. I was raised by a single, yet fearless, mom on a local vegetable farm. I love gardening, cooking, organizing, traveling, running and weight training. I currently spend most of my time running my marketing business which services small businesses, both locally and nationwide. 

My name is Allee, and I am married to my fantastic husband Shaun. We are the parents of three beautiful kids and a Goldendoodle, and we love being part of the Grace Fellowship community. In addition to facilitating Biblical and practical conversations about financial stewardship, I love to race in half marathons and visit local farms.

My name is Shaun. My beautiful wife, Allee, and I have been married since 2015. We are proud parents to three kids and their older brother, Oliver (dog). For fun, I enjoy playing basketball, watching documentary films, and playing board games. 

Volunteer Role(s): 

I am a FPU (Financial Peace University) facilitator with our Grace Latham campus, a Let’s Talk Money presenter, and recently my wife and I facilitated a new financial class designed specifically for high-schoolers and those starting college.

Why I volunteer: 

God has used this ministry to shape my understanding of stewardship, which has helped me to understand Him better. The Bible talks so much about money, and I believe it’s an area of opportunity for most Christians to grow in. We are privileged to hear stories of lives and marriages being transformed through this ministry. In short, it’s a blast. 

Hi, I’m Gilly Smith. I love God and I have seen him work miracles in my life. I am a wife and a mother to a beautiful daughter. We have moved around but are settled in Troy, NY right now. Math was always one of my favorite subjects and I’ve had a savings account since elementary school. I hope to make a difference before I get to Heaven and my newest hobby is making things out of resin.