Barbara R. Bass, CPA Bass@gmpcpa.com

Experience
Barbara was part of the core group that opened the doors of Gollob Morgan Peddy & Co., P.C. in 1982, and quickly moved from Manager to Partner. She now has over 30 years of experience in public accounting.

Barbara is currently responsible for a variety of tax clients and enjoys concentrating on consulting for small businesses.  Barbara is extremely involved in the Tyler community.  She participated in the first Leadership Tyler class and has contributed her time and services to Tyler for many years. 

She was elected Mayor of Tyler in May, 2008. 

Education
Barbara graduated from Texas A&M University – Commerce in 1977.

Professional Associations and Activities

• Mayor of City of Tyler
• Member of the Tyler Economic Development Council Board
• Foundation Treasurer of Pollard United Methodist Church
• Past Member of the University of Texas at Tyler College of Business & Technology Executive Advisory Board
• Past Chairman of Hospice of East Texas
• Past Foundation Board Chairman of Hospice of East Texas
• Past Chairman of Pollard United Methodist Church Administrative Board
• Past Chairman of Tyler Economic Development Council
• Past Chairman of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce
• Past Chairman of the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas
• Past President of the East Texas Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs