Mary Beth Bassett

Mary Beth Bassett has worked in the blood services and health care industry for more than 40 years. As chief quality officer, Bassett is responsible for Vitalant’s quality and regulatory compliance program, helping to ensure the safest possible blood products for patients. Before joining Vitalant in 1996, Bassett was president of the Gateway Community Blood Program and CEO of the St. Louis American Red Cross National Testing Laboratory. She has also served as president of AABB. Bassett has a Bachelor of Science in microbiology from South Dakota State University and a medical technology degree from St. Joseph Hospital School of Medical Technology.