NABWIC TALKS Rosa Beckett’s Trailblazing Journey in Aviation Management

Rosa M. Beckett, the newly appointed CEO of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA), brings over 30 years of leadership expertise, enriched by a prominent 22-year trajectory in aviation and airport management. As an International Airport Professional (IAP) and a Certified Member (CM) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), Beckett’s career includes pivotal roles such as Chief Administrative Officer at Fraport USA and the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA). At Fraport USA, a subsidiary of the global airport leader Fraport AG, she oversaw an innovative concessions program that dramatically increased gross sales. During her 18-year tenure with JAA, she was instrumental in managing a diverse system of airports in Northeast Florida, enhancing operations across multiple disciplines from marketing to air service development. Recognized globally for her contributions to aviation, Beckett has served as a panelist at major international forums, demonstrating her profound impact on the industry. NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG vgarrett@jmaa.com | web: www.jmaa.com | Phone: 601.939.5631 | Jackson Municipal Airport Authority