The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 229 | John Shackelford | Executive Director of Eagle Ranch

The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 229 | John Shackelford | Executive Director of Eagle Ranch

From THE FORTIFIED LIFE PODCAST by Jerry Royce

April 8, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

John Shackelford discusses his role as Executive Director of Eagle Ranch and his background in marketing and leadership.

John Shackelford currently serves as the Executive Director of Eagle Ranch, succeeding Eddie Staub, Eagle Ranch’s Founder, in July 2021. In his role, John is ultimately responsible for leading the Staff in accomplishing the Ranch’s mission to restore and renew children and families in relational crisis. Originally from Orlando, Florida, John graduated from Wheaton College (Illinois) in 2011 with degrees in Business/Economics and Theological Studies. John also played basketball at Wheaton and served as team captain his senior year. Prior to Eagle Ranch, John and his wife and children lived in Atlanta as he worked for 10 years at Chick-fil-A Inc. in the corporate Marketing department. In his most recent role, he led Chick-fil-A’s Brand Planning team, responsible for the communications planning and marketing of new products, among other duties. He was previously Team Leader for the Sponsorships and Events marketing team, leading national partnerships with ESPN, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. Additionally, John helped start the national Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program and Chick-fil-A’s fleet of food trucks. John and his wife…

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Host: Jerry Royce

Guest: John Shackelford

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Organizations: Eagle Ranch, Chick-fil-A Inc., ESPN, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy

Places: Orlando, Florida, Atlanta

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