Rosa M. Beckett is the Chief Executive Officer of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA). Since joining JMAA in May 2023, she has led the organization into a new era of growth, innovation, and community engagement. With more than 30 years of leadership experience—including over two decades in aviation and transportation—Beckett has driven major infrastructure achievements, including more than $22 million in federal funding for the Taxiway Rehabilitation Project and $8 million in additional grants for airport improvements.

Beckett serves on several boards, including the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, Greater Jackson Alliance, East Metro Corridor Commission, West Rankin Utility Authority, and the Mississippi Airports Association. In 2024, she was selected for the prestigious Leadership Mississippi Program. Her leadership philosophy, “Partnering for Progress,” reflects her commitment to collaboration, operational excellence, and advancing Mississippi’s air transportation and economic landscape.

Beckett earned an MBA and MHRM from the University of North Florida Coggin College of Business and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communications from the University of Florida. She is also an International Airports Professional. A member of College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, she credits her success to faith and perseverance. Outside the office, she enjoys football, travel, and time with her two daughters, Summer Rose and Jasmine Skyy.