EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A Duluth native, Katie Hagglund joined Union Gospel Mission (UGM) as Executive Director in September 2022. With a background in management, social work, marketing, and political advocacy, Katie is commited to leading UGM into their next 100 year chapter.

"I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Zach Bubacz joined Union Gospel Mission (UGM) as a kitchen assistant in July 2017. He was promoted to Food Service Manager in 2020, where he currently oversees UGM's meal service program. Prior to joining UGM, Zach served in food service industry roles.