Lloyd Basham

Interacting with students drew him to the university. Giving back was his goal. For forty-three years Lloyd Bashm worked as a transformational leader and executive in the business world. But in 2006 he chose to leave the corporate office for the college classroom. Sharing his experiences with students renewed his excitement and love for the discipline. Now an Instructor of Management and Economics, Basham guides students through the executive decision-making process where they analyze how their choices affect the company and its employees.

Tell us a little about yourself

“My acumen and instructional approach result in a learning experience for my students. I am an innovative, results-oriented professional. I draw upon both my domestic and my global corporate experiences to enhance the knowledge acquisition of my students. Throughout my career, I focused on the company's vision, it's overall strategy, and the accountability of its executives. I am a transformational leader and change agent with an expertise in analyzing situations to develop solutions through directional communication.”

What draws you to your discipline?

“The student. After retiring, I wanted to ‘give back' by sharing these experiences with students in a learning environment which would assist in preparing them for their future careers. It is very rewarding to interface with students who have a desire for information and knowledge. Many of these shared experiences have an outcome that can be referenced and/or used as guidance in instances within the future student's career. Also, it is most personally rewarding and gratifying to receive feedback from students as they progress in their careers and know that they are guiding our future.”

What has been your favorite course to teach?

“My favorite course to teach is Executive Decision Making. This course utilizes actual case studies from the corporate executive point-of-view. Course objectives include consideration of the pros and cons of a student's decision or resolution when presented with a challenging situation and understanding the impact their decision or resolution will have on the company or organization and its employees. Students are not evaluated on the decision itself but how well their decision is supported and justified.”

Educational Background

• Ed. D Doctorate of Education, Supervision, Curriculum, and Instruction Higher Education, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2010
• MA, International Management Studies, University of Texas at Dallas, 1979
• MBA, Management, East Texas State University, 1970
• BBA, Accounting/Economics/Finance, East Texas State University, 1968

Awards and Honors

• 50 Year Club, TAMUC Alumni
• Resolution for Servicing as Board Chairman of TAMUC Foundation
• Circle of Pride, TAMUC FOUNDATION 
• Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who
• Who's Who in the World, Marquis Who's Who

Research Interests

• Transformational Leadership
• Global Influence and Impact on the Evolution of Corporate Management  
• Corporate Board Governance 
• Employer vs Employee Rights

Professional Organizations

• National Association of Corporate Directors
• National Business and Economic Society
• National Association of Service Managers
• National Association of Wholesalers/Distributors 
• Rotary International 

Selected Publications