Regional Administrator, Jason Shelton

Jason Shelton serves as the Regional Administrator for GSA’s Southeast Sunbelt Region. Based in Atlanta, GA, the Southeast Sunbelt Region manages nearly 44 million rentable square feet in approximately 1500 government-owned buildings and leased regional facilities in eight states.

Mr. Shelton is the former mayor of Tupelo, Mississippi. In his two terms as mayor (2013-2021), he led city operations of 500 full-time and 900 part-time employees in support of Tupelo’s 38,000 residents, with a combined budget of $180 million.

As mayor, Mr. Shelton received regional and national recognition for steady leadership during multiple crises and natural disasters. He established a record of success in economic development and community revitalization, travel and tourism promotion, racial reconciliation and police reform, public transportation and infrastructure, and innovation in government. During his tenure, Tupelo received the All-America Award City Designation from the National Civic League and other awards.

Prior to serving as Tupelo’s mayor, Mr. Shelton owned and managed a general practice law firm with about 30 employees.