CSU Hires Relations Advisor

 Columbia Southern University (CSU) of Orange Beach has hired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne Bass as its strategic advisor for government, military and community relations. Bass served more than 31 years in the defense sector, culminating in her role as the 19th chief master sergeant of the Air Force, leading more than 689,000 personnel. As the highest-ranking enlisted member in the Air Force, she has provided counsel to top military leaders on issues affecting the enlisting force. Her selection as the senior enlisted leader marked her place in history as the first woman to achieve this rank for any military service. “Bass will leverage her expertise in leadership and organizational dynamics to support CSU’s mission and play a pivotal role in shaping strategic initiatives, fostering a healthy culture, and enhancing CSU’s engagement with government, military/veteran, and community relations,” the school said. “We are honored and so proud to officially welcome [Bass] to the CSU family. She brings a tremendous wealth of knowledge across a variety of sectors that will not only benefit our students, but will [also] strategically guide the university as we push for continued growth and innovation.”