Bessye Adams
RTSBA
Graduate of HBCU Jackson State University, Jackson, MS | BS in Business Administration
30-year career in school business with fiscal stewardship of public funds: local, state, and federal. Entering the education industry at Morehouse College as the recruitment coordinator, held positions such as Grant Accounting Manager, Director of Business Operations, Senior Director of Accounting, and currently Controller and Interim CFO.
PFIA certified investment officer. A member and instructor for TASBO (Texas Association of School Business Officers) holding the distinguished designation of RSTBA.
Grand Prairie ISD Strategic Planning Committee 2023-24
Founding Member and Past President, Sisters of Sarai – (Community service organization)
Small Business owner – Atmosphere Designs (Wedding planning and event design company)
Board member of The Hills of Westchester HOA.
City Councilwoman, At-Large | City of Grand Prairie TX
Member of The Potter’s House Church
Married to US Air Force Veteran, Jackie Adams; three children
Awards:
Presidential Volunteer Service Gold Award
Presidential Lifetime Volunteer Award
Outstanding Leader
Trail Blazer Award