“Jamie will bring a great deal of experience to the JAXPORT Board,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “His leadership and service demonstrate a strong commitment to the growth of our city, and its people.”

President of bestbet Jacksonville, Shelton began his professional career as a certified public accountant for Arthur Andersen in Memphis, Tennessee, progressing from staff accountant to Senior Manager of Audit and Advisory Services. He left the firm in 2001 to join Jacksonville-based Regency Centers. At Regency Centers, Shelton served as VP - Controller of Western Operations and VP - Real Estate Accounting and Risk Management. He joined bestbet Jacksonville as its chief financial officer in 2009, and was promoted to President in 2013.

A graduate of David Lipscomb University, Shelton is active in a number of community organizations and boards including Jacksonville University, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Jacksonville Sports Council, Leadership Jacksonville, the Sulzbacher Center and Jacksonville Civic Council.