Amy Bassham

Executive Assistant to the Vice President

Amy Bassham was born and raised on a dairy in Hopkins County. She graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and started her higher education journey at Tyler Junior College. Upon completion, she enrolled at East Texas A&M. Bassham started working as a student worker at East Texas A&M in Fall 2003, graduated with her bachelor's degree that December, then became a graduate assistant for seven months and started full-time in August 2004. She has proudly worked here for over 20 years!

Bassham is married and has one daughter. In addition to their full-time jobs in Commerce, she and her husband raise beef cattle, which keeps them very busy. She serves as the president of the Sulphur Bluff Scholarship Foundation Board, helps with the Sulphur Bluff Volunteer Fire Department and Community Center and volunteers at her daughter's school whenever needed.

A Conversation with Amy Bassham

How do you help students?

Anyone working in the Division of Philanthropy and Engagement gives students a chance to achieve their goals in higher education. Providing money for scholarships, making the university a better place with new buildings and classrooms, and starting new programs and initiatives all help students to obtain their degrees and become career ready.

What is something you enjoy about working at East Texas A&M? Why?

When I first started full-time at East Texas A&M, I worked directly with students and loved helping such smart and hardworking individuals. Then I moved over to the alumni office and started working with alumni and donors. We have the best alumni, and I have developed some great relationships with them over the years. I have loved working with them for over 17 years now!

Why did you choose your career/what draws you to your discipline?

I love helping people! That includes my co-workers, students, alumni, donors, staff and faculty. I feel a sense of accomplishment when I help others with their jobs.

Educational Background

• B.S., Business Administration, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2003

Professional Experience

• Working at Texas A&M University-Commerce,(now East Texas A&M University) 2004

Professional Organizations

• Sulphur Bluff Scholarship Foundation Board, President