Steven Shelton Named Vice President of Facilities Optimization By Canaveral Port Authority

Shelton oversees the Port’s maintenance

BREVARD COUNTY • CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – As part of the ongoing commitment to enhance port operations, Steven Shelton has been named Vice President of Facilities Optimization, a new role for the Canaveral Port Authority.

Shelton is an accomplished facilities management professional with over 15 years of experience overseeing facilities for some of the world’s top hotels and resorts.

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, including 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.

Shelton has gained facilities management expertise through leadership roles at leading properties.

Most recently, he served as Vice President of Facilities for Fountainbleau Resorts in Miami Beach, overseeing facilities management for the 1,600-room Fountainbleau Miami Beach and the 688-room JW Marriott Turnberry, as well as LIV and Story nightclubs, 16 food and beverage venues, convention space, 17 pools, water parks, golf courses, and beachside activities.

He also spent four years as Director of Engineering at the Diplomat Resort and Spa, a Hilton property in Hollywood, Florida, and Director of Engineering and Capital Improvements for Hilton Worldwide and Director of Engineering at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

Before that, he worked as Director of Engineering and Capital Project Management, responsible for capital improvement projects at properties in Washington, D.C., New York, and Baltimore.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in construction management and an Associate of Science in Civil Engineering from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Shelton holds numerous certifications, including Certified Energy Manager, Certified Hospitalities Facilities Executive, LEED Certified, Certified Pool Operator, OSHA 30 Hours Safety Certified, and Universal CFC Certification, making him perfect for his new role.

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