Mr. Shelton leads an 851-bed level 1 trauma hospital, overseeing strategic, financial and operational performance to deliver top-quartile quality and patient satisfaction outcomes. Prior to his current role, he served as president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford, where he guided the organization to earn Magnet designation in 2022 and launched a three-year internal medicine residency program. Recognized among Fort Worth Inc.’s “The 500” most influential leaders, Mr. Shelton is known for driving a culture of excellence through collaboration with nursing, medical staff and support teams. His leadership extends beyond hospital walls, serving as regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives Texas–Northern, trustee for the Dallas Fort Worth Hospital Council and chair of the 2024 March of Dimes signature chefs event. Mr. Shelton has been instrumental in systemwide initiatives, including serving as executive champion for a major food, nutrition and environmental services outsourcing agreement.
