Leadership Team

Currently Bassett Mechanical’s Chairman Emeritus, Bill Bassett served as President and CEO for 33 years. He became the company’s second generation of family leadership when he joined Bassett Mechanical in 1974.

Under Bill’s leadership, Bassett Mechanical significantly expanded its scope of operations to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. Bill established the company as a market leader in designing, building, and servicing refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, dust collection, process piping, and plumbing systems for commercial, industrial, and marine applications.

As Chief Human Resource Officer, Patty is responsible for developing corporate Human Resource strategies and programs, and manages the growth and development of Bassett Mechanical’s greatest asset, its people.

In 1990, Patty joined Bassett Mechanical and has been the Vice President of Human Resources since 2004 before assuming the role of Chief Human Resource Officer in 2022. In her role, Patty creates leadership pipeline models to position the company for successful transitions through various personnel advancements and changes. She successfully led the transition of our business to third generation family-ownership.

Patty initiated a recruitment strategy to hire and retain top talent, implementing long-term improvements that will fill the pipeline and facilitate retention for current associates.

Patty believes in hiring and retaining quality associates who support our culture and core values.  Through this strategy, the company is best positioned to give customers an unrivaled experience and execute our vision of Creating Customers for Life^®.

As Chief Operating Officer, Craig oversees the daily operations of the company, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

Craig joined Bassett Mechanical in 2019 as the Senior Director of Finance, bringing a background in construction and quickly expanding his role by providing valuable insights to his team and the company’s overall initiatives. In 2020, he transitioned into the CFO role, leading the strategic planning and execution process.

Now, as COO, Craig remains passionate about leading his teams to support the company’s strategic goals while delivering an unrivaled experience to both internal and external customers. He has excelled in collaborating across the organization, consistently evaluating situations, solving problems, and implementing solutions.

As Vice President of Refrigeration Solutions, Paul leads the refrigeration segment including engineering and design, controls, project management, operations, process safety management, and field installation and service solutions.

Paul joined Bassett Mechanical in 2007 as Director of Construction. In 2011 Paul was promoted to Vice President of Mechanical Contracting.  In his current role, Paul monitors industry trends and identifies and analyzes new markets and offering opportunities. He develops strategies to penetrate and operate the Refrigeration division successfully.

Paul believes strongly in keeping our associates and customers safe and puts a substantial emphasis on safety best practices in each of his areas of operation. Paul also encourages Lean and continuous improvement engagement and elimination of waste to support high quality and customer satisfaction.

In his role as Vice President of HVAC and Plumbing Solutions, Lee oversees both the HVAC and Plumbing segment with a keen focus on providing industry-leading solutions for customers’ unique needs.

Lee has been with Bassett Mechanical for more than 17 years, most recently serving as Senior Director of HVAC and Plumbing Solutions. With more than 25 years of business development and operational leadership experience, Lee has excelled in a number of roles including General Manager and Director of Operations. Lee has become a vital leader in all aspects of the HVAC and Plumbing segment from controls and engineering to field execution.

Lee has a passion for creating an unrivaled customer experience, and empowers his teams to build relationships that support our company commitment to Creating Customers for Life^®.

As Vice President of Mechanical Contracting Operations at Bassett Mechanical, Mike leads all project delivery activities within our Mechanical Contracting Division.

Mike has been with Bassett for over 35 years, serving many roles. His most recent being Vice President of Mechanical Contracting Operations. In this role, Mike plans, directs, and coordinates project management and construction field operation activities to achieve customer satisfaction.

Mike believes in keeping our associates and customers safe by demonstrating, promoting, and communicating safety goals, policies, and program enhancements. He also fosters a collaborative and team-first environment that maximizes efficiency.

As Vice President of Manufacturing at Bassett Mechanical, Tyler leads project delivery activities that include virtual design and construction, metal fabrication, facilities, and operational support for both HVAC/Plumbing and Refrigeration business segments.

Tyler joined Bassett in 1999 and has served in many different roles, including Field Foreman, General Foreman, VDC Manager, and most recently, Director of Prefabrication. In his current role, Tyler leverages his broad range of experience to support his teams in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and with a high level of quality.

Tyler believes strongly in supporting Bassett’s culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, investing in our facilities, equipment, and technology, as well as providing a safe working environment for all associates.