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John Bass

Energizer · DISC type I
Sr. Advisor at AESA (Association of Educational Service Agencies)
📍 Greater Houston, United States

John Bass is a seasoned educational leader with over 40 years of experience, currently serving as Sr. Advisor at AESA. His career spans roles from teacher and coach to superintendent in Texas school districts and a 20-year tenure at Region 16 Education Service Center, including 12 years as Executive Director.

John is a family-oriented individual who lives in the greater Houston area. He is married to a fellow lifelong educator, and they have two daughters and four grandchildren. This strong connection to family and community life complements his extensive professional dedication to public education.

He is the recipient of the 2025 AESA Exemplary Service Award, recognizing his exceptional volunteerism, integrity, and mentorship within the educational service agency community.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Sr. Advisor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Houston, United States
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Relationship Oriented
Believer
Informal

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Educational Leadership
With a career progressing from superintendent to Executive Director and a national advisory role, he is a recognized leader known for his integrity and mentorship.
School District Services
He has extensive experience providing direct services to school districts, including business management, curriculum, and technology support, especially during his time leading Region 16 ESC.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Sr. Advisor
AESA (Association of Educational Service Agencies)
Chief Operating Officer
Association of Educational Service Agencies
Field Service Representative
Association of Educational Service Agencies
Executive Director
Region 16 Education Service Center
6-1994 - 6-1996
Superintendent
Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips CISD
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1986 - 1988
Master's degree
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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