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The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is led by a dedicated team of professionals committed to enhancing air travel in Mississippi. At the helm is CEO Rosa M. Beckett, whose extensive experience in aviation and strategic planning guides the organization’s vision for growth and service excellence.
Supporting her is a five-member Board of Commissioners, including Chairman Warren T. Herring, Vice Chairwoman Sharon F. Bridges, Esq., and Commissioners Rickey D. Jones, Rica Lewis-Payton, and Jean C. Frazier. Together, they bring a wealth of expertise from various sectors, ensuring that JMAA continues to serve as a vital economic engine for the Jackson metropolitan area.
Board of Commissioners
Warren T. Herring
Chairman
Warren T. Herring is the president and CEO of TrustCare Health, LLC. He has led the company from a startup in 2012 to become one of the largest independent clinic groups in Mississippi and Alabama.
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Rickey D. Jones
Vice Chairman
Rickey D. Jones serves as the Director of Small Business Development (SBA) at Jackson State University. Jones previously worked in banking and finance at Trustmark Bank and has more than 20 years of business experience.
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Sharon F. Bridges
Commissioner
Attorney Sharon F. Bridges is General Counsel for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, where she serves as a member of the dean’s cabinet and corporate secretary to the board of trustees.
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Jean C. Frazier
Commissioner
Jean C. Frazier is a business leader with more than 30 years of experience in communications, business development, and government relations.
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Rica Lewis-Payton
Commissioner
Rica Lewis-Payton is a healthcare leadership consultant and executive coach with over 40 years of experience.
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leadership
Rosa M. Beckett
CEO
Michael Gater
Chief of Staff
Patrick “Pat” Minor
COO
Jana Greene
CFO
Kimberly M. Carlisle
General Counsel
2025 Board of Commissioners Meetings
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