Get to know the people who keep the Village of Shelby running smoothly. Find contact details for departments and staff members who are ready to assist with your questions.

 Village of Shelby Administrator

Village of Shelby Administrator

Phil Morse has been serving as the Village Administrator for Shelby since the summer of 2024. With a diverse background that includes roles as a county commissioner representing Shelby and Ferry Townships, a B2B salesman at Rivers Ace Hardware, and a principal at New Era Christian School, Phil brings a wealth of experience to his current position. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s in educational leadership from Grand Valley State University.

Phil, originally from Spring Lake, MI, moved to North Muskegon in 2002 with his wife, Missy, shortly after they were married. It was there that they began their family. In 2011, Phil, Missy, and their children—Anna, Matthias, and Eli—relocated to New Era. In his free time, Phil enjoys working on home projects, playing pickleball, spending quality time with his family, and investing in the lives of others.

Phil sees his role as a privilege and is dedicated to Shelby being a safe and appealing place for its residents and visitors.


Phil Morse
Village of Shelby Administrator
Email: administrator@shelbyvillage.com 

Village of Shelby Clerk/Treasurer

Village of Shelby Clerk/Treasurer

Crystal was hired to be the Village Treasurer in March 2016. She is also the Village Clerk. With a background in accounting and customer service, Crystal fits in like a glove.  Her duties include collecting taxes and water bill payments as well as monitoring the Village’s financial status. In her free time, she enjoys watching her son play travel baseball, spending time with her family, and camping. Crystal would like to continue to grow as the Village Clerk/Treasurer and help the Village maintain a healthy financial program. Crystal works at the Village Hall Monday through Friday, stop in and say hi!

Crystal Budde
Village of Shelby Clerk/Treasurer
Email:  clerk@shelbyvillage.com

Department of Public Works

Department of Public Works

Shelby Department  of Public Works

88 W. Sixth Street
Shelby, MI 49455

Phone: 231-861-2500
Email: dpwsupervisor@shelbyvillage.com

DPW Supervisor:

  • Jeremiah Helenhouse

DPW Employees:

  • Darryl Frees
  • Brad Simons
  • Owen Peterson
  • Ray Hacker Jr.
Shelby Police Department

Shelby Police Department

Located in the Village Offices:

218 N. Michigan Ave. 

Phone: 231-861-6269

Fax: 231-259-0550

droesler@shelbyvillage.com 

Emergencies: Dial 911

Dean Roesler, Chief of Police

Officers:

  • David Krause 
  • Chad Skiba (PT)
  • Tim Simon (PT)
  • Steve Wietrzykowski
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