FORT WORTH, Texas – Jared Shelton, FACHE, has been named president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. He assumes the role Sept. 22.

Shelton comes to Texas Health Fort Worth from Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford, where he spent two years as president. In his time there, he led efforts to improve the patient experience and strengthen employee engagement.

“Jared is a rising star within Texas Health Resources, and we’re pleased to see him continue his career at one of our largest hospitals,” said Kirk King, chief operating officer, Hospital Channel, at Texas Health. “Under his leadership at Texas Health Fort Worth, we expect the hospital to continue to grow to meet the needs of the community we serve.”

Prior to leading Texas Health HEB, Shelton spent six years as president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen and another six years at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas in progressive leadership roles, advancing to vice president of professional and support services.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and earned a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Trinity University in San Antonio. He currently serves as the ACHE Regent for the Texas-Northern region and is the Texas Hospital Association’s Council on Policy Development. Next month, Shelton will be recognized with the 2024 Momentum Award from Trinity University’s Health Care Administration Alumni Association for outstanding achievements in healthcare management.