Ottawa County Selects New Deputy County Administrator
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June 7 | Media Contact
Shay selected as Deputy Ottawa County Administrator
After wading through a pool of 118 applicants, Ottawa County Administrator Al Vanderberg announced today that John Shay has been selected to serve as the next Deputy County Administrator.
“We are thrilled to have John Shay join the Ottawa County Team,” said Vanderberg. “John’s many successful years in municipal management will serve the County well.”
John Shay is currently the Ludington City Manager, where he has served for 15 years. Shay also served as Village Manager of Almont for the five-years prior. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Boston College and Master of Public Administration from Oakland University. He is currently the Vice-President of the Michigan Municipal Executives.
“I am very excited to begin work as Ottawa County’s next Deputy County Administrator and to join a dedicated team of public servants, providing excellent public services in a cost-effective manner,” said Shay.
Football fans have likely seen John on the field, where he officiates games for both the Michigan High School Athletic Association and the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. John and his wife, Carla, have three children. (Bethany, Evan, and Molly)
John Shay replaces former Deputy County Administrator Keith Van Beek who left in April to become the Holland City Manager. Shay will begin his duties as Deputy County Administrator on July 23. The position pays $123,468.
Al Vanderberg, Ottawa County Administrator, 616-738-4068
John Shay, Ludington City Manager, 231-845-6237
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Ottawa County is located on Lake Michigan’s spectacular freshwater coastline where nature is cherished and protected. More than the lakeshore, you’ll find the people of Ottawa County friendly yet driven, working hard to succeed in charming downtown small businesses, at manufacturing hubs with global impact and on acres passed down from generations. We embrace creativity and believe that diversity makes us stronger. We resolve that our public services must be high-quality and cost-effective. We are innovative and never wait for someone to solve our problems for us. We are friendly neighbors chipping in, lending a hand and making sure you know Ottawa County is where you belong.
Ottawa County | 12220 Fillmore Street | West Olive | Michigan | 49460 | 616-738-4000
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners:
Chairman Greg DeJong | Vice-Chairman Roger Bergman | Philip Kuyers | Jim Holtvluwer | Don Disselkoen | Matt Fenske | Al Dannenberg | Mike Haverdink | Joe Baumann | Frank Garcia | Kelly Kuiper
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meets the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at 1:30PM. The public is welcome and encouraged to participate. Meetings are held in the Board Room located at 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, Michigan.
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