Mr. Frush was first appointed to fill a vacancy on the board of trustees in 2019. Township voters elected him to a four-year term in 2020 and then re-elected him in 2024. He was named Deputy Treasurer in January 2021.
Mr. Frush was a finance and investment professional, as well as a doctoral candidate at the University of Florida. He earned his Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation in 2000 and his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification in 2003. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University and the University of Notre Dame, Mr. Frush was the author of 11 personal finance and other books published by McGraw-Hill and was working on a book detailing the history of the Northville community.
Mr. Frush provided sound financial advice to his clients and brought that same commitment to the taxpayers of Northville Township, officials said. His legacy includes helping the township earn an AAA bond rating, reducing water rates and generating more than $10 million in interest earnings on required reserves.
Mr. Frush also took pride in the special committees on which he served. They included the Northville Parks and Recreation Commission and the Historic District Commission. He also was recently appointed to the Washtenaw County Commissioners’ Materials Management Planning Committee.
“Scott dedicated his life to making Northville a better community,” said Northville Mayor Brian Turnbull. “As a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Scott worked to ensure that opportunities for all Northville residents both young and old were available.”
Prior to his involvement with the board of trustees, Mr. Frush was a board member and treasurer of the Northville Educational Foundation and the Friends of the Northville District Library.
He also was a 2019 recipient of an EMU Alumni Achievement Award. Mr. Frush served as president of the Eastern Alumni Association Board from 2002-2008.
“It was in Scott’s DNA to help people, whether it was for his alma mater, his family or for Northville Township,” added Township Manager Glenn Caldwell. “Scott’s dedication and love for our community will be deeply missed.”
Mr. Frush is survived by his wife of 19 years, Christina, and their two high-school aged children, Gabriella and Ryan.
Northville Township Hall flags will be flown at half-staff in remembrance of Mr. Frush.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today, Jan. 16 at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 W. Six Mile at Newburgh roads, Livonia. The funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a 10 a.m. viewing tomorrow, Jan 15, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 N. Territorial, Plymouth. The interment will be at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia.
