Doug Kreulen Named Director of the Year at the Airport Concession Awards
Nashville, Tennessee (April 2, 2025) – The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority is pleased to announce that President & CEO Doug Kreulen was awarded the Airport Experience Director of the Year in the Large Airports Division at the prestigious Airport Concession Awards on Tuesday, April 1 in Washington, D.C.
This distinguished recognition celebrates Kreulen’s outstanding leadership, vision, and dedication to enhancing the airport experience for travelers, partners, and the community. Under his leadership, Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) has continued to set new benchmarks in innovation, customer service, and commercial growth.
The Airport Concession Awards, hosted by Airport Experience News (AXN), highlight individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing airport commerce and customer satisfaction.
Kreulen’s achievement reflects his deep commitment to fostering a thriving airport environment and building strong partnerships that benefit both travelers and the aviation industry.
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/nashville-airport-authority/john-c-tune.
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