Town Administration

Town Manager

Sheryl Kelly was selected as the Town Manager in November 2010. Sheryl and her husband, Doug, have three adult children and two grandchildren. Sheryl was born in Fort Wayne and has lived in NE Indiana most of her life. She is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor's degree in Construction with an option in Civil Engineering, and Associate?s degrees in Civil Engineering Technology and Architectural Technology. Before serving with the Town of Shipshewana, Sheryl worked for the Fort Wayne Allen County Airport Authority, as the Senior Manager of Engineering Services. Her career history also includes services with GTE (Verizon/Frontier) and the Indiana State Police, as a Facility Manager and law enforcement officer, respectively.

Town Clerk-Treasurer

Ruth Ann Downey was elected to the position of Clerk-Treasurer in 1998. She serves as the Chief Fiscal Officer for the town.

Billing Clerk

Jill Reyenga began her duties as receptionist for the Town of Shipshewana in November of 2006 and works in Town Hall.

Receptionist

Sheli Emenhiser joined the staff as receptionist in October 2011.

Town Attorney

Kurt Bachman, attorney from the law firm of Beers Mallers Backs & Salin, serves as the town legal advisor. He attends all town council meetings, storm water meetings, and redevelopment commission meetings and advises the town on all legal matters.

Town Engineer

Casey Erwin, DLZ, serves at the town engineer. He provides all the engineering work on all the town civil engineering projects and reviews all street, water, sewer and storm water proposals from developers.

Financial Advisor

Greg Guerrettaz, Financial Solutions Group, serves as the financial advisor to the town. He assists in the development of the annual budget and the 5-year fiscal plan and advises on the town on all major fiscal decisions.