JMh - Anaheim (DBA Love Anaheim)

Profile Current (Last updated: Jan 08, 2026 )

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Nathan Zug (President / CEO)

CEO/Executive Director Experience

Nathan L. Zug Email: loveanaheim1@gmail.com Spouse: Joanna Zug. Nathan grew up in La Habra, CA, graduating from Whittier Christian High School in June of 1981, and then from Biola University in May of 1986. Nathan married Joanna in 1987, continuing to live in La Habra until 1991 when he and Joanna moved to Anaheim to serve as the Youth Pastor for Magnolia Baptist Church. Education:  Biola University, La Mirada, CA. Bachelor of Science, Biological Science / Pre-Med, Chemistry Minor, Bible Minor – May 1986. Continuing Education:  Leadership Anaheim Graduate (1 year program), 2002.  Masters In Governance Certificate, Policy Governance, from CSBA (California School Boards Association), 2011.  Anaheim Neighbor Academy, from the City Of Anaheim, 2012.  CISM: (Critical Incident Stress Management) CISD (Critical Incident Stress De-Brief) Group, Individual and Peer Certificates from ICISF (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation) and UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County), 2003, 2011, 2014.  CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Certificate from Anaheim Fire Department, 2008.  CERT Train the Trainer Certificate, CERT Basic, from California Volunteers, FEMA, California Citizens Corp, and Costa Mesa Fire Department, 2014.  Occupations:  Current: CEO of Jmh-Anaheim / Love Anaheim 1. July 2013 – Present: Community Presence Pastor, Magnolia Baptist Church, Anaheim, CA. 2. May 2000 – Present: School Board Member (elected), Magnolia School District, Anaheim, CA.  Past: November 1991 – June 2013: Youth Pastor, Magnolia Baptist Church, Anaheim, CA. Community Involvements:  2003 - Present: Chaplain, Anaheim Fire and Rescue  2014 - Present: Chaplain, Anaheim Police Department  2011 - Present: Anaheim Religious Council Committee member, serving as Chair from 2014 to present  2014 -Present: Anaheim Homeless Collaborative member  June 2015 – Present: City Of Anaheim Beach Blvd Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee  July 2015 – Present: Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force Faith Based Advisory Council member Awards or Special Recognitions:  2014: APD - Community Member Recognition Award – West District  2013: PTA - El Dorado Oeste Council - Honorary Service Award (HSA). Also received an HSA Award from Maxwell School in 1997, as well as from El Dorado Oeste Council in 2006.  2013: Magnolia School District Board of Trustees – President Recognition (also received President Recognition in 2008 and 2003).  2012: City Of Anaheim City Council - Anaheim Neighborhood Academy Graduate.  2011: Magnolia Baptist Church – 20 years of Service  2007: AUHSD (Anaheim Union High School District) - Friend of Education Award from Dale Junior High.  2009: AUHSD (Anaheim Union High School District) - Friend of Education Award from Magnolia High.  2008: City Of Anaheim City Council - CERT Member Recognition.  2002: City Of Anaheim City Council - Leadership Anaheim Graduate. Hobbies/Interests Serving the Community, reading, landscaping, gardening, and home / community improvement projects.

Staff Information

Number of Full-Time Staff 4
Number of Part-Time Staff 14
Number of Volunteers 200
Number of Contract Staff 2

Staff Demographics

Ethnicity
Other 0
Caucasian 6
Hispanic/Latino 10
African American/Black 2
Asian American/Pacific Islander 0
Native American/American Indian 0
Gender
Male 10
Female 8
Not Specified 0

CONTACT

JMh - Anaheim (DBA Love Anaheim)

720 S. Magnolia Ave
Anaheim, California 92804

loveanaheim1@gmail.com

www.loveanaheim.org