Angela Sword Heath, Mayor

Angela Sword Heath
Mayor
About
Angela was born and raised in Adrian and her Great Great Great Great Grandfather, James Sword, was the first President of Adrian in 1853 preceding the first mayoral election. She is a 1987 graduate of Adrian High School and graduated with Highest Distinction Honors from Purdue University in 1991.
Angela is an educator at Siena Heights University and currently serves on the Title IX Advisory Board and as an Advisor of the Student Athletic Leadership Team. She is also the President of the Dance Coaches Association for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Angela is married to Larry Heath Jr (AHS 97) and has 5 adult children that all graduated from Adrian Public Schools.
E-mail
aheath@adrianmi.gov
Robert Behnke, Commissioner

Robert Behnke
City Commissioner
About
Bob was elected to the Commission in 2023. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a B.S. degree in Social Science and Education and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Master’s in Social Science, concentrating in Public Administration. He received his Educational Administration Certification from Wayne State University.
After serving eight years as Superintendent of Adrian Public Schools, Bob retired in 2021 following a 26 year career in public education. Bob is a past-president of the Adrian District Library. He currently works with the Lenawee Intermediate School District as the Moriyama Japan (Adrian’s sister city) Student Exchange Co-Coordinator. Rotary, Toys for Tots, and LLEAD Adrian are just some of the many organizations he volunteers with in the community.
Bob’s husband is Will Camp.
E-mail
bbehnke@adrianmi.gov
Douglas Miller, Commissioner
Gordon D. Gauss, Commissioner
Gordon D. Gauss
Commissioner
About
Elected to the City Commission in 2019, Gordon D. Gauss was born and raised in Adrian, Michigan. He attended high school at Howe Military School, and graduated Adrian College with a B.A. in Accounting. He also obtained a M.B.A. in Finance from Pepperdine University. Gordon also held a 32 year Executive Management Career at Toyota U.S.A. In 2017, Gordon was appointed to the Adrian City Planning Commission.
Gordon is married to JoAnn Turco Gauss, and has two grown children, Gordon and Gillian.
E-mail
ggauss@adrianmi.gov
Matthew Schwartz, Commissioner
Matthew Schwartz
Commissioner
About
My wife Laura and I live in Adrian. I was born and raised in Adrian. I received my bachelors, masters and specialists degree from Sieana Heights University. We have been married for 35 yrs. We have three adult children and 3 grandchildren. I am a retired principal from Adrian Public schools.
E-maill
mschwartz@adrianmi.gov
Mary Roberts, Commissioner

Mary Roberts
Commissioner
About
Mary was selected to the Commission in December 2018, and was elected to a 4 year term in 2019, and reelected in 2023. She is a 27 year resident of Adrian and has been actively involved in many community projects. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree in business, and graduated from The University of Toledo with a Master’s in Education, concentrating in Higher Education Administration. Mary is married to John Roberts and they have three children, all Adrian High School graduates.
E-mail
mroberts@adrianmi.gov
Commissioner Kelly Castleberry

Kelly Castleberry
Commissioner
About
Kelly Castleberry is the Victim Advocate at the Lenawee County Child Advocacy Center. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Siena Heights University. She is a proud Navy Veteran and served aboard the USS Hayler DD 997 as a Damage Controlman. She is a veteran of Dessert Fox and many other deployments. Kelly accepted the Navy Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment and has continued to practice them throughout life.
Kelly and her husband returned to her hometown, here in Adrian, after their military service. They chose to raise their family for the community and friendships offered here. They work hard every day to serve it’s people. Kelly has three children. The oldest is in the United States Marine Corps, while the younger two are students at Adrian Public Schools.
Kelly works with a collaborative thought process. She looks forward to maintaining some of the historical values here in Adrian, as well as building a diverse future.
E-mail
kcastleberry@adrianmi.gov
Gregory Elliott, City Administrator

Gregory Elliott
City Administrator
Location
2nd Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4815
Fax
517-264-4882
E-mail
gelliott@adrianmi.gov
Christy Low, City Clerk
Christy Low
City Clerk
Location
2nd Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4866
E-mail
clow@adrianmi.gov
Kim Gomoluch, Deputy City Clerk

Kim Gomoluch
Deputy City Clerk
Location
2nd Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4833
E-mail
kgomoluch@adrianmi.gov
Vince Emrick, Police Chief

Vince Emrick
Police Chief
Location
155 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4808
Fax
517-264-1927
E-mail
vemrick@adrianmi.gov
Laurence R. Van Alstine III, Deputy Police Chief

Laurence R. Van Alstine III
Deputy Police Chief
Location
155 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4808
Fax
517-264-1927
E-mail
lvanalstine@adrianmi.gov
Aric Massingill, Fire Chief

Aric Massingill
Fire Chief
Location
208 S. Main St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4879
Fax
517-264-2782
E-mail
amassingill@adrianmi.gov
Heather Lasky, Human Resources Director

Heather Lasky
Human Resources Director
Location
2nd Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4883
Fax
517-264-4822
E-mail
hlasky@adrianmi.gov
Kristen Brown, City Assessor

Kristen Brown
City Assessor
Location
Third Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4830
Fax
517-266-4693
E-mail
kbrown@adrianmi.gov
Will Sadler, Utilities Director

Will Sadler
Utilities Director
Location
2nd Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4825
Fax
517-266-4693
E-mail
wsadler@adrianmi.gov
Tim Ritchie, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent

Tim Ritchie
Water Treatment Plant Superintendent
Location
815 Bent Oak Ave.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4828
Fax
517-263-4983
E-mail
tritchie@adrianmi.gov
Ryan White, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

Ryan White
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
Location
1001 Oakwood Rd.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4867
Fax
517-263-4983
E-mail
rwhite@adrianmi.gov
Christina Bowman, Utilities Office Manager

Christina Bowman
Utilities Office Manager
Location
1st Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4835
Fax
517-266-4693
E-mail
cbowman@adrianmi.gov
Matt Tomaszewski, Engineering Services Director

Matt Tomaszewski
Director of Engineering Services
Location
2nd Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4829
Fax
517-264-8016
E-mail
mtomaszewski@adrianmi.gov
Eric Kelly, Public Works Superintendent

Eric Kelly
Public Works Superintendent
Location
231 Race Street
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4889
Fax
517-264-5930
E-mail
ekelly@adrianmi.gov
Jeremiah Davies, Parks and Recreation Director

Jeremiah Davies
Parks and Recreation Director
Location
1st Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4807
Fax
517-266-4693
E-mail
jdavies@adrianmi.gov
Jason Lawrence, Parks & Forestry Superintendent

Jason Lawrence
Parks & Forestry Superintendent
Location
1st Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4878
Fax
517-266-4693
E-mail
jlawrence@adrianmi.gov
Denny F. Vescelius, Cemetery Superintendent

Denny F. Vescelius
Cemetery Superintendent
Location
333 E. Siena Heights Dr.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4870
Fax
517-264-1083
E-mail
dvescelius@adrianmi.gov
Brett Armstrong, Project Manager

Brett Armstrong
Project Manager
Location
2nd Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4894
Fax
517-264-8016
E-mail
barmstrong@adrianmi.gov
Nathan Owen, Finance Director

Nathan Owen
Finance Director
Location
1st Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4842
Fax
517-264-4863
E-mail
nowen@adrianmi.gov
Steve Krause, Assistant Finance Director

Steve Krause
Assistant Finance Director
Location
1st Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4824
Fax
517-266-4693
E-mail
skrause@adrianmi.gov
Jeremiah Klemann, Planning & Zoning Administrator

Jeremiah Klemann
Planning & Zoning Administrator
Location
3rd Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4861
Fax
517-264-8016
E-mail
jklemann@adrianmi.gov
Tony Nicholas, Building Official

Tony Nicholas
Building Official
Location
3rd Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4869
Fax
517-264-8016
E-mail
tnicholas@adrianmi.gov
Glenn Preston, Code Enforcement Officer

Glenn Preston
Code Enforcement Officer
Location
3rd Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4895
Fax
517-264-8016
E-mail
gpreston@adrianmi.gov
Catherine Daisher, Transportation Coordinator

Catherine Daisher
Transportation Coordinator
Location
1st Floor
135 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone
517-264-4849
E-mail
cdaisher@adrianmi.gov