Mr. Bassman, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), has extensive experience in both public accounting and industry. Mr. Bassman began his career in the Detroit office of Arthur Andersen & Co. After leaving Arthur Andersen in 1988, he has held senior executive financial positions at both publicly- traded and privately held companies and has experience in various industries including public accounting, manufacturing, construction, retail, restaurants, wholesale distribution, electric and gas utilities, mortgage banking, business services, and healthcare providers.
Over his career, Mr. Bassman has developed highly specialized skills in workout/turnaround management, audit, financial reporting, complex financial consolidations, taxation, strategic and business planning, cash management, financial forecasting, capital allocation, mergers and acquisitions, capital formation, internal controls, business valuation, and executive management.
Mr. Bassman is an experienced leader with unquestionable integrity and a proven track record of producing value-added results.
Mr. Bassman graduated with Distinction from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1984 earning a B.B.A with a concentration in accounting.