Port Canaveral, FL - Steven Shelton – an accomplished facilities management professional with more than 15 years of experience overseeing facilities for some of the world’s top hotels and resorts – has been named Vice President – Facilities Optimization at the Canaveral Port Authority.
In this newly created role, Shelton oversees the Port’s extensive and diversified maintenance program that includes automated systems and equipment, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, boarding bridges, security/access control, fire detection and protection, building, grounds, and fleet maintenance, working closely with internal leaders and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, tenants, suppliers, and consultants.
“Port Canaveral has a never-ending commitment to enhancing every aspect of our operations and that includes our facilities, grounds, terminals, parks and so much more,” said Captain John Murray, CEO of the Canaveral Port Authority. “Steve’s wide-ranging hospitality-focused experience brings a fresh new perspective to our operations, enabling us to take our facilities management to the next level as we build upon our leadership position in the industry,” he added.