Announcing the 2026 Nashville Titan 100 Honorees

Aug. 13, 2026 – Titan CEO and headline sponsor RMG Erectors and Constructors are pleased to announce Marge Basrai, CPA, CGMA, C.M., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) as a 2026 Nashville Titan 100 honoree.

The Titan 100 program recognizes Nashville’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplisheed business leaders in their industry, using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.

Together, the 2026 Nashville Titan 100 honorees and their companies generate more than $31 billion in annual revenue and employ over 117,000 people across the region and beyond.

This year’s honorees will be published in a limited-edition Titan 100 digital book and profiled exclusively online. They will be honored at the annual awards ceremony in November 2026, and will be given the opportunity to interact and connect multiple times throughout the year with their fellow Titans.

“This year’s Titans represent more than success; they embody resilience, purpose, and transformation,” said Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO. “Being a Titan is not just a title; it is a mindset, a way of leading with courage, serving with integrity, and creating something that outlasts you. It is about lifting those around you and leaving a legacy that inspires others to rise. These leaders stand as proof that the future of business is driven by those who turn vision into lasting impact.”

With more than 35 years of progressive leadership in accounting and finance, including more than 25 years of specialized expertise in airport finance and administration, Basrai is responsible for shaping and executing MNAA's comprehensive financial strategy, ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability in one of the nation’s fastest-growing aviation markets. She also oversees a broad portfolio that includes payroll, budgeting, accounting, cash and investment management, debt issuance, investor relations, insurance and risk management, capital improvement program (CIP) financial oversight, grant administration, airline rates and charges, financial planning and analysis, and procurement. Her strategic vision and disciplined financial stewardship have played a critical role in advancing MNAA’s multibillion-dollar capital expansion programs while maintaining transparency, accountability and strong credit ratings.

Basrai has received multiple national honors, including being named the 2021 CFO of the Year by the Nashville Business Journal in the nonprofit/institution category, the 2021 ACI Finance Professional of the Year for medium-hub airports, and a 2020 Bond Buyer Trailblazing Woman in Public Finance. She also served as chair of the ACI Finance Committee in 2025 and has been a key member of the ACI Finance Steering Group since 2020, helping shape the financial direction of airports across North America.

She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). She holds both a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and an MBA in Professional Accounting from Michigan State University. Active in the broader finance community, she also serves on the advisory board for the CFO Leadership Council, Nashville chapter.

Basrai will be honored at the Titan 100 awards celebration in November 2026. This elegant, cocktail-style awards event will unite 100 Titans of Industry for an unforgettable evening of celebration, camaraderie, and networking—an evening unlike anything that exists in the Nashville business community.

As Headline Sponsor of the Nashville Titan 100, RMG Erectors and Constructors shares its perspective on this year's honorees: "As a three-time Titan 100 honoree, I’ve seen firsthand the impact this community can have” said Bobby Mesmer, CEO of RMG Erectors & Constructors. “Innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership are part of the Nashville Titan DNA. On behalf of RMG and the national Titan community, we are excited to celebrate the newest class of Nashville’s top 100 leaders who are shaping the future of this incredible city.”

About Titan 100
The Titan 100 is a national program in 12 markets across the country that recognizes the top 100 CEOs and C-level executives in a region. Representing both the private and public sectors, these Titans of Industry demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field. The Titan 100 are recognized at an annual awards event, published in the Titan 100 book, and given the opportunity to build relationships with their fellow Titans by connecting multiple times throughout the year. Titans must be nominated and selected annually, with the pinnacle achievement of being recognized as an elite Hall of Fame honoree in their third year. The Titan 100 is one of the fastest-growing, most powerful communities of executives across the nation. Learn more at www.thetitan100.com.