About Us

Since 1956, Bassett Communications has been a family-owned-manufacturer’s-representative firm based in Southern California. We provide sales, marketing, and services in the wireless communications sector and mainly in the land-mobile-radio communications space. We partner with leading providers in the industry to provide our customers comprehensive and bundled solutions for their communication-systems needs. Our brand is recognized in the industry among integrators, distributors, consultants, and end users in the region. We provide sales and services in California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and New Mexico.

Meet the Team

Craig Bassett

Owner / Territory Manager, Southern California, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield

Bassett Communications is a second generation company. It was started in 1956 by William E Bassett. Craig joined the firm in July of 1976 and has seen the change from Bassett & Moore to Bassett Sales to what is now Bassett Communications, which was created in 2018.

Sean Melia

Vice President of Operations / Territory Manager, Southern Nevada and Southern California

Sean began his career in wireless communications in 2001 with Transcrypt International as their Latin American sales manager. He then worked for Telex Radio Dispatch (Bosch Security) for 6 years and managed the sales channel for the East, Central and Latin American regions. In 2010, Sean served as a sales manager in the western region for Kenwood Systems Group before starting his current role with Bassett Communications in 2012. Previously, Sean received his bachelor’s degree in history in 1991 from Tufts University and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management (ASU) in 2001. In his free time, Sean enjoys surfing and exercising.

MARK JORDAN

Vice President of Sales / Territory Manager, Arizona

With nearly two decades in the communications industry, Mark has navigated diverse roles, consistently dedicated to customer satisfaction and sales channel excellence. His extensive experience spans reputable manufacturers like Icom, Kenwood, and Hytera, complemented by his Manufacturer Representative tenure at Bassett Communications. As a seasoned veteran and proud grandfather of two, Mark thrives in the dynamic and intricate landscape of today’s wireless communications technology.

Our Client Stories

“Over our 35 year partnership, Team Bassett has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the wireless communications industry and the critical business relationships so important to the success of JVCKENWOOD and our partners. Craig, Scott, Eileen, Kim and the entire Bassett team continue to refine their best in class reputation for manufacturer representation and our long and dynamic association has been both an honor and a joy.”

— Mark Jasin, Executive Vice President & General Manager JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation

“I have been dealing with Bassett Sales for over 25 years. To say that they are head and shoulders above other rep firms in our industry would be a gross understatement. The level of professionalism and dedication they bring to the table makes a dealer’s life easy. Truly a pleasure dealing with such a great team.”

— Chuck Rich, Owner RivComm, Inc.

“Bassett Communications, Inc. has provided our company with a level of support we can rely on for over twenty-five years. They are extremely knowledgeable, consistent, organized and dependable. We value our relationship and trust the business we do with Bassett on a daily basis.”

— Lori Barnes, President Applied Technology Group, Inc.

“KR Nida Corporation has had a valued business relationship with Bassett Sales, and now Bassett Communications since 1992. The Bassett family has a long history of outstanding service and added value to their dealers and customers. While separate, my relationship with the Bassett’s also traverses my long public safety career, which resulted in multiple views of their practices and services from more than one. Simply put, Bassett Communications has the right blend of people and business practices to be an example for others to follow to gain similar success. ”

— Kevin Nida, KR Nida Corporation