HER    Shelley Charton

Where did you grow up: Hot Springs.

Education: Bachelor of science degree in nursing from UAMS.

Job: I previously worked as a labor and delivery nurse. Once we moved to Conway, I worked in childbirth and diabetes education. I decided to be a stay-at-home mom after having my third baby girl.

Why did you choose your vocation: It is all I have ever wanted to do! I love taking care of patients in the hospital setting.

Parents: Bren May of Maumelle.

Community activities: Justin and I serve on the K-Life board.

Church activities: We have been a part of a life group at New Life Church for seven years.

Hobbies/special interests: I enjoy running, biking, tennis, and pretty much anything with my girls.

How would you describe yourself: I am an optimistic extrovert who loves people!

What is one thing people don’t know about you: I am deathly afraid of riding in a car on mountains. Not all heights, just cars on mountains.

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: After living in Texas, I realize how much I love trees! Arkansas is such a beautiful state with so many great opportunities for our family.

HIM    Justin Charton

Native of: Morrilton.

Education: Bachelor of science degree from Arkansas Tech; medical degree from UAMS; internal medicine internship at UAMS; and ophthalmology residency at University of Texas Southwestern.

Job: Ophthalmologist at MSC Eye Associates.

Why did you choose your vocation: I enjoyed the technical nature of eye surgery and the ability to focus on a specific area of the body.  

Parents: Rick and Marcia Charton of Morrilton.

Community activities:  K-Life board member, PHO board member, and a member of the Conway Regional ACM committee.  

Church activities: Attend New Life Church and a member of the Rawls’ Life Group.

Hobbies/special interests: Spending time with my kids, mountain biking and most any outdoor activity.  

How would you describe yourself:  Energetic and detail-oriented.   

What is one thing people don’t know about you: Last year, I finished first in the Single Speed Marathon division of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series.  

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Camping with family.

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: It’s the perfect place to raise our family and I have the privilege of taking care of people in and around the communities where I was raised.