Rick Rees, Chair

Rick Rees serves as Board Chair of Cup of Grace, bringing a heart for service, faith, and compassion to the organization. A retired firefighter-paramedic, Rick dedicated his career to helping others in times of need, a commitment to serving people that continues today through his community and ministry involvement.

Rick serves as a deacon at Spirit Lake Baptist Church and is actively involved in Awana, where he helps support and encourage children in their faith. His dedication to serving others reflects his desire to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families in the community.

As Board Chair, Rick is honored to help guide Cup of Grace in its mission of Neighbors Helping Neighbors. He is committed to supporting the organization’s work of providing meals, practical assistance, and a welcoming place where people are treated with dignity, kindness, and grace.

Darren Maricelli, Vice Chair

Darren Maricelli serves as Vice Chair of the Board at Cup of Grace, where he is dedicated to supporting the organization’s mission of serving the community through compassion, generosity, and faith in action.

Since moving to Spirit Lake, Idaho, in 2023, Darren has been actively involved in serving others. In addition to his board leadership, he volunteers as the property manager for Cup of Grace, helping care for and maintain the facility so it can continue to serve individuals and families in the community. He also serves as a church trustee and assists with the sound room at his church.

Darren believes in the importance of neighbors helping neighbors and is committed to helping Cup of Grace remain a place where people are welcomed, supported, and treated with dignity and kindness. Through his leadership and hands-on service, he is grateful for the opportunity to be part of a ministry that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Trudy Shrigley, Secretary

Trudy is from Rootstown, Ohio and currently lives in Spirit Lake. She is married to her husband Ralph who is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the military. Trudy taught high school Math and Chemistry but changed careers due to frequently relocating with her husband’s military assignments. Trudy’s “second career” is a CPA. Although now retired, Trudy has done volunteer work for several charities including Cup of Grace. In her free time, Trudy enjoys hiking in beautiful north Idaho.

Lisa Arellano – Treasurer

Lisa Arellano

Wendy Maricelli

Wendy has been married to her college sweetheart for 33 years and moved to the Inland Northwest from Sherwood, Oregon in 2022. Darren and Wendy relocated their family business and started over in Spirit Lake in 2023. Besides having a family business, Wendy has worked in management capacities for various corporations and served in charitable organizations in Oregon. Recently retired, she has been an active volunteer for over a year at Cup of Grace. She enjoys spending time with her husband, children and grandchild in her spare time. Wendy enjoys serving the community, and using her life skills to assist Cup of Grace in creating a spirt of giving to our neighbors.

Jennifer Rees

Jennifer Rees serves as a Member at Large on the Board of Cup of Grace, where she shares in the mission of serving the community with compassion, kindness, and grace. Her heart for serving others is reflected in her involvement with both Cup of Grace and her church community.

Jennifer is actively involved in Awana and Spirit Lake Baptist Church, where she helps support the spiritual growth and development of children and encourages them in their faith. Through her involvement in ministry, Jennifer demonstrates a commitment to building meaningful relationships and making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Jennifer is grateful for the opportunity to serve at Cup of Grace and contribute to the work being done in the Spirit Lake community. She values being part of a team that shares God’s love through practical acts of kindness, encouragement, and support. Her desire is to help create a welcoming environment where people feel cared for, valued, and connected to their community.