Carrying Values Forward: Drew Bassett’s (’21) Path From Florida College to Leadership
September 1, 2025 | 2 min read
When Drew Bassett (’21) stepped into the business program at Florida College, he didn’t just gain textbook knowledge—he found mentors whose character and careers helped shape his path.
“Florida College gave me the opportunity to learn about both life and business from incredible professors,” he said. “They weren’t teaching because they had to, but because they cared about the students and genuinely wanted each one to succeed.”
Now serving as Manager of eCommerce and Equipment Products at MobilityWorks, Bassett leads product management, marketing, and business development initiatives across two business verticals and over 100 brick-and-mortar locations. He also heads up the company’s eCommerce strategy and growth efforts, work that requires both strategic insight and trustworthy leadership.
The foundation for that kind of leadership, he says, was built at Florida College, where business classes became something more than lectures. Seasoned professionals brought lessons from the field into the classroom, making each concept practical and personal.
“For my degree in particular, I benefited from professors who were not only committed educators, but most of whom had long-tenured professional careers with impressive resumes prior to teaching,” Bassett explained. “They exemplified that you can have a successful career in business without compromising your values. The principles and values that these great professors taught and live still stick with me today.”
Bassett attributes the smaller class sizes at Florida College as beneficial in fostering an environment allowing for deeper conversations and stronger connections.
“Instead of large lecture halls, you experience a more intimate setting that encourages discussion and teacher-student engagement,” he said.
That environment helped prepare him for the collaborative leadership his role requires.
Today, Bassett continues to carry forward the lessons he learned at FC: lead with integrity, pursue excellence, and serve others. Whether managing strategy or mentoring his team, he draws on the values that were instilled in him as a student.