Amy K. Bassett was selected to serve as district director of SBA’s New Hampshire district office beginning December 21, 2020. Prior to her appointment in New Hampshire she served as the SBA district director in Maine. In her role as district director, Ms. Bassett is responsible for leading the New Hampshire SBA team in the delivery of SBA’s financial assistance, entrepreneurial development and contracting programs throughout the state. Key to the delivery of programs and services is the close collaboration she helps foster with lending partners, SBA resource partners, economic development professionals and local and state entities. These relationships promote entrepreneurship and small business creation and growth.

Ms. Bassett received her bachelor’s degree in business management from Plymouth State College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She began her career with the SBA in the New Hampshire district office in 1990 and held a variety of positions during her time with that office, including deputy district director and lender relations specialist.

Amy K. Bassett is currently serving as the Acting Regional Administrator for the SBA New England Region as well as District Director for New Hampshire.