Beth Kreppein steps into the role with more than two decades of FBI service and public safety expertise
Nashville, Tenn (Jan. 16, 2026) — The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) is proud to announce the appointment of Beth Kreppein as the new chief of police for the Department of Public Safety (DPS), where she will lead law enforcement operations at both Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) and John C. Tune Airport® (JWN®). As chief of police, Kreppein will oversee public safety, emergency response, security strategy and partnerships with local, state and federal agencies.
“Beth Kreppein brings an exceptional blend of operational expertise, strategic leadership and commitment to public service,” said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of MNAA. “Her experience in high‑stakes environments and her ability to lead with clarity and purpose make her an outstanding addition to our organization. We are confident she will further strengthen the safety and security of our airports and the millions of travelers we serve each year.”
Kreppein brings more than two decades of federal law enforcement experience, most recently serving as a Supervisory Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Her career includes leadership roles in criminal investigations, crisis negotiations and interagency coordination. She has supervised teams in the Violent Crime Gang Task Force, the Joint Terrorism Task Force and the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, and has been recognized for managing high-risk, high-visibility incidents.
Before her federal service, Kreppein served as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Indiana and worked in private legal practice. She holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Valparaiso University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy. She also serves as an adjunct professor at Belmont University, teaching in the legal studies program.
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About Nashville International Airport®
As infrastructure is critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA® is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, X: @Fly_Nashville, and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about New Horizon, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com
About John C. Tune Airport®
Located in West Nashville, only eight miles from downtown Nashville, John C. Tune Airport, also known as JWN®, is the busiest general aviation airport in Tennessee. It serves the needs of regional, corporate, and private aircraft and is a reliever airport for Nashville International Airport (BNA). JWN has generated $92 million in economic impact and is owned and managed by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. JWN receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com/
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