Mayor Steve Schag
Mayor Schag has served as Mayor of Shelby since January 1, 2015. As head of the health department, he appoints staff and oversees all health department operations.
SteveSchag@shelbycity.oh.gov
(419) 432-5131
Dr. Ajay Chawla, Health Commissioner/Medical Director
Dr. Chawla has served as the Health Commissioner and Medical Director since March 2009. In addition to his role with Shelby City Health Department, he maintains a private medical practice in Shelby and serves as medical director for Hospice of North Central Ohio and Crestwood Care Center. He is board certified in internal medicine as well as hospice and palliative care and has hospital privileges at Ohio Health Mansfield and Shelby hospitals. Dr. Chawla attended medical school at University College of Medical Sciences in Delhi, India. He completed the residency program at Good Samaritan – Johns Hopkins Health System in Baltimore, Maryland and a geriatric fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical System and VA Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
Gillian Olsen, REHS/RS – Director of Environmental Health
Gillian has served as the Director since June 2024. She is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist with over 16 years of experience in the field.
GillianOlsen@shelbycity.oh.gov
(419) 342-5226
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Nicole Webster, MBA, RN – Director of Nursing/Health Educator
Nikki started with the Shelby City Health Department in May 2025. She has five years of experience in the healthcare field after a career in business and finance.
NikkiWebster@shelbycity.oh.gov
(419) 342-5226
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Sue Shenberger – Administrative Professional/Staff Support
Sue has served as our Administrative Professional/Support Staff since October 2023. She also serves as our Vital Statistics Registrar. She has worked as an Administrative Specialist and as a Public Health Sanitarian Aide, and she has 28 years of work experience in Public Service.
SueShenberger@shelbycity.oh.gov
(419) 342-5226
