SHELBY STATE BANK ANNOUNCES PROMOTION AND TWO STRATEGIC NEW HIRES – 6/3/26
Shelby State Bank is pleased to announce a well-earned promotion and the addition of two accomplished leaders to its management team. Together, these appointments reflect the Bank’s continued investment in operational excellence, leadership development, and long-term growth.
Kelly O’Neill has been promoted to Assistant Vice President in addition to her current role as ACH Process Manager/Electronic Services Officer. A valued member of the Shelby State Bank team for 27 years, Kelly has expertise across a variety of roles and has become a trusted member in Deposit Operations and a leader in Electronic Services. She holds the Accredited ACH Professional, Accredited Payments Risk Professional, and Accredited Faster Payments Professional designations. Kelly has played a critical role in advancing the Bank’s electronic services capabilities and was a key leader during the 2024 core conversion project, where her knowledge helped support a successful transition. Her promotion reflects the impact she has made across the organization.
Melissa Wells has joined Shelby State Bank as Vice President/Retail and Business Strategy Officer/CRA Officer. Melissa brings more than 20 years of banking experience, with a strong background in branch leadership and a demonstrated commitment to coaching, mentoring, and team development. Throughout her career, she has helped lead staff through mergers, build collaborative teams, and support professional growth across organizations. Her experience and leadership style position her to make an immediate impact by strengthening the Bank’s retail strategy, supporting business development, and reinforcing its commitment to community engagement.
Jonah Kelley has joined Shelby State Bank as Information Technology Director. Jonah holds a bachelor’s degree in computer information technology from Ferris State University and has focused his career on designing, maintaining, and improving secure, compliant IT environments. He also holds multiple certifications related to network infrastructure and security. As technology continues to play a critical role in banking operations and customer service, Jonah’s expertise will help strengthen the Bank’s technology foundation, support innovation, and enhance security across the organization.
These three individuals will play an important role in the strength of our management team and in Shelby State Bank’s continued success. “Kelly has made a tremendous impact on our organization throughout her tenure,” said Mishelle Comstock, President & CEO. “Her promotion recognizes the expertise she brings to our team. At the same time, we are excited to welcome Melissa and Jonah, whose experience, perspective, and skill sets will help us continue to grow, serve our customers well, and strengthen our organization for the future.”
Shelby State Bank was established in 1931 and has grown to operate nine branches in western Michigan stretching from Fruitport to Ludington. Each branch offers a wide variety of consumer and business banking services. For more information about Shelby State Bank, call (231) 861-2123 or visit www.shelbybank.com