MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of County Commissioners selected Commissioner Stephen Shaw of Mountain Lakes to serve as Commissioner Director and Commissioner John Krickus of Washington Township as Deputy Director for 2026 during its December 9 caucus.
Republicans retained all seats on the County Commissioner Board in the most recent election, a result viewed as a vote of confidence in the board’s leadership and direction. The county continues to be recognized for having the number one county college and vocational school district in New Jersey, the largest county park system, and for being among the safest counties in the state, while maintaining the second-lowest county portion of property taxes.
Incoming Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw brings extensive experience in both public service and the private sector. Shaw owns a small family contracting business and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He served on the Mountain Lakes Borough Council for 12 years and was selected by his colleagues to serve as mayor for three of those years. Shaw resides in Mountain Lakes with his wife, Cindy, and is the father of two adult children and grandfather to three grandchildren.
Incoming Deputy Director John Krickus is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a retired Certified Public Accountant. His professional background includes work in data analytics with Dun & Bradstreet and Experian. Krickus previously served on the Washington Township Committee for 12 years, including three years as mayor. Born and raised in Madison, he now lives in Long Valley with his wife, Carolyn, where they raised their two daughters.
The new leadership team will officially assume their roles in 2026.
