NASHVILLE, TN – The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) has named Valerie Hamilton as Manager, Risk Management. In this role, Ms. Hamilton is responsible for analyzing and managing risk for the Nashville International Airport (BNA), John C. Tune Airport (JWN) and MNAA Properties Corporation by identifying, measuring, and making decisions on operational and/or enterprise risks for the organization. She began her position on May 9, 2022.

With more than 15 years of progressive experience in risk management, Ms. Hamilton has a strong background in minimizing risks and driving safety in a wide array of industries. Most recently she worked with the Montgomery County Government in Rockville, Maryland on procuring insurance for various identified risks. Previously, she was Director of Risk Management for Duty Free Americas Inc. and was responsible for managing all insurance, risk management and safety programs, training and implementation. She has also been the Director of Risk Management & Safety for Edgewood Management Corporation, one of the top 50 real estate/property management companies in the United States in business for 45+ years.

“Working in the airport sector is my favorite area of Risk Management,” said Ms. Hamilton. “BNA is rapidly growing and expanding, and I am happy to be a part of the team and the growth of the airport.”

Ms. Reynolds earned her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from the College of Notre Dame.