Our Team

Union Rescue Mission provides meals, safe shelter, recovery programs, and life-changing services to thousands of people experiencing homelessness each year. In order to help these precious souls, we rely on a team of godly, dedicated men and women who work in various levels of service.

If you are a dedicated Christian, with a desire to impact others through your job and feel good about your contribution, we hope you will view our current job openings and consider applying.

Senior Leadership

Union Rescue Mission’s Senior Leadership consists of a dedicated team of professionals who are led by CEO Rev. Andy Bales and responsible for the oversight of URM’s five core divisions.  Our senior leadership team inspires excellence, professionalism, and fellowship while fully embracing people who are experiencing homelessness with the love of Christ.

Jeff Hudson
Interim CEO

Richard Baker
COO (Chief Operating Officer)

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Christopher Sue
Vice President, Finance
CFO

Richard D. Newcomb
Vice President, Philanthropy

Kitty Davis-Walker
Vice President, Public Relations

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LaTonja Lindsey
Vice President, Emergency Services

Yeilen Willis

Yeilen Willis
Vice President, Human Resources

Rev. Albert Kae
Vice President, Men’s Ministries

Board of Directors

Union Rescue Mission provides meals, safe shelter, recovery programs, and life-changing services to thousands of people experiencing homelessness each year. In order to help these precious souls, we rely on a team of godly, dedicated men and women who work in various levels of service.

If you are a dedicated Christian, with a desire to impact others through your job and feel good about your contribution, we hope you will view our current job openings and consider applying.

Board of Directors 14

David Wood
Chairman of the Board
Board Member since 2019

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Steve McKenzie
Vice Chairman of the Board
2021–Present

Our Team 7

Jonathan M. Lee
Audit and Finance Chair
Board Member since 2019

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Caryn Ryan
Programs Chair
2008–Present

Our Team 14

Evan Taranta
Philanthropy Chair

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Eugene Tsai
Board Member since 2020

Sheryl Kataoka Endo
Board Member 2023

Jackie Lacey
Board Member 2023

Our Team 9

Uleses C. Henderson,  Jr.
Board Member
2020–Present

Board of Directors 16

Scott Watt
Board Member
2000–2018
2020–Present

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Helen E. Willaims, EDD
Board Member
2022–Present

D. Michael Van Konynenburg

D. Michael Van Konynenburg
Board Member
Board member since 2023