Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate the combined dedication as three esteemed
members of the Bass Bunch family prepare to begin their well-earned retirements.
Retirement is a milestone achieved through years of commitment, integrity, and
perseverance. It is not simply a transition—it is the culmination of a career lived with purpose.
Butch, Dana, and Jimmy have exemplified that spirit, building a legacy defined by loyalty, hard
work, and unwavering professionalism.
Throughout their tenure at Jim Bass Cars & Trucks, each has contributed in meaningful and
lasting ways. Their roles—ranging from Sales Consultant, Inventory Manager, and F&I
Manager to Fleet Manager and Sales Manager—have all played a vital part in the continued
success of our organization. Their leadership, experience, and dedication have shaped our
team and strengthened our community.
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to these exceptional colleagues. Please join us in
thanking and congratulating Butch, Dana, and Jimmy as they embark on this exciting new
chapter. Their impact will be felt for years to come, and they will always remain part of the
Bass Bunch family.
A great day at Jim Bass Cars and Trucks! John, Jimmy, and James traveled from department to department so they could greet and hand out donuts!
This morning, John, Jimmy, and James—along with Butch, our expert pancake maker—prepared pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee for all our employees and customers. We are truly blessed to work for the Bass family!
Frankie, may you take pride in the work you’ve done, the person you are, and the extraordinary impact you have made at Jim Bass Cars and Trucks. Happy Retirement!
Today marks the end of an incredible chapter for Mr. Bob Eastman. Bob began his journey at Jim Bass Ford, Inc. – Three Rivers Glass and Accessories on February 9, 1981. After four decades of unwavering dedication, Bob has chosen to embrace retirement with his beloved wife, Dorothy, and their daughter, Andrea. He looks forward to sharing moments fly-fishing with his brother. Let us all celebrate Bob’s remarkable achievements and the legacy he leaves behind. Thank you, Mr. Bob Eastman, for your invaluable contributions to the Bassbunch. You will be deeply missed.
Jimmy Yarbrough was our 2024 Salesman of the Year! Congratulations Jimmy!
Jim Bass Ford was awarded the 2024 West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind Visionary Award by the Lighthouse. Shown in the photo are David Wells (executive Director of West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind), John Bass, James Bass, and Jimmy Bass (Jim Bass Ford)
Congratulations to Chloe Jones on receiving the National FFA Scholarship Built Ford Tough!
On Saturday, May 4th, 2024, The Bassbunch were once again Title Sponsors at the San Angelo Pan American Golf Association Scholarship Tournament.
Mike Smith was our 2023 Salesman of the Year!
On Saturday February 4th, 2023 at The San Angelo Performing Arts we proudly honored our 2022 Salesperson of the Year. Join us in congratulating Mr. Jareth Bogs on this huge accomplishment!
Jim Bass Cars and Trucks was voted as the Best of the Best New Car Dealership, Used Car Dealership, and Pickup Dealership in San Angelo, Texas in 2021.
Jim Bass Ford was voted as the best New and Used Auto Dealership in San Angelo, Texas in 2020.
Jim Bass Nissan was voted as the best New and Used Auto Dealership in San Angelo, Texas in 2020
Jim Bass Mazda was voted as the best New and Used Auto Dealership in San Angelo, Texas in 2020
This great program, honors outstanding student-athletes throughout the state for excellence on the playing field, in the classroom, and in the community.
Jaime Buitron from Sonora, Texas was recognized as the Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week. January 20, 2023.
Tyler Hill from Central High School was recognized as Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week. October 28, 2022.
Korbin Covarrubiz Senior, QB Eldorado High School for being selected as one of the Built Ford Touch Players of the Week for the week of October 8th in 2021.
Kevan Covarrubiaz, the running back/linebacker from Eldorado High School, was the Class 2A Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week for the week of October 4th in 2019.
Brock Aschenbeck, the running back/linebacker from Sonora High School, is the 2019 Class 3A Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week for the week of September 20, 2019.
Congratulations to Chris Sanchez who was presented with an award from Nissan today for being in the top 1% of the quarterly truck sales from July through September of 2019.
Jim Bass Lincoln was proud to accept the Lincoln President’s Award in 2018!
Jim Bass Ford was proud to accept the Ford President’s Award for the first time in our dealership’s history!
Bass Bunch is proud to be a part of the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office Trunk o’ Treat Event. John & Jimmy Bass accepted a Citizen Award from the Sheriff’s Office November 27, 2017
The Bass Bunch presented the Built Ford Tough Player of the Week award to Maverick McIvor, Central High School Quarterback on October 13, 2017!
The Bass Bunch presented the Built Ford Tough Player of the Week award to Kaden Cordell, Sonora High School Free Safety and Quarterback on September 29, 2017!
The Bass Bunch receives recognition from AEP Texas Commercial Solutions as we took big steps to reduce our energy consumption!
Thank you San Angelo for voting us the Best New Car Dealer of 2017!!
The Bass Bunch is proud to be a 2016 Campaign Outstanding Achievement Award Winner in support of the United Way of the Concho Valley!
Congratulations to Tate Shannon, recipient of the 2017 Jim Bass Ford/FFA Built Ford Tough Dealer’s Scholarship!
Jim Bass Ford is the proud sponsor of the Tejano Rodeo!
Jim Bass Ford is proud to be TOP BUYER at the
2025 San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Premium Sale
The total amount raised was over $1.25 million.
Jim Bass hosted the Annual Pan American Golf Association Scholarship Presentation, where 22 deserving West Texas Students were awarded scholarships. Congratulations to all the Students.
Ariana Aguilar, Luis Edwardo Ayon, Gavin Balderas, Peyton Barnes, McKinzi Bermea, Ryan Shaun Bishop, Jacob Castro, Alyssa Nicole Delacruz, Kynzie Garcia, Bryson Hirt, Mikayla Jackson, Jazmin Juarez, Aydin Lopez, Joshua Mata, Reyna Perez, Benjamin Puello, Hugo Reyes, Caroline Schwertner, Emily Scott, Asia Tate, Jon Marc Torrez and Celestine Vasquez
Jim Bass Cars and Trucks was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Angelo State University Mariachi Group Los Pastores.
Jim Bass Cars and Trucks has been a proud sponsor of the Pan America Golf Tournament for several years. This very hardworking chapter awards multiple scholarships to local graduating high school students. Great Job and thank you for allowing us to be a part of such a great organization.
We are proud to be a Platinum Buyer at the San Angelo Stock Show Rodeo Premium Sale. Every dollar raised goes to the youth for scholarship funds and future show animals and upkeep.
JD Payton – Parts Manager. JD has been a dedicated leader at Jim Bass Cars and Trucks for several years, and we can’t thank him enough for all he has done. The best of luck as you enjoy this next journey with your family.
26 years of loyal dedicated service from Mrs. Gaye Ramsey. We are grateful for all you have done for Jim Bass Cars and Trucks and wish you all the best on your retirement.
Every year the Bassbunch hosts an annual Christmas party to celebrate the hollidays. This year’s theme was Jingle and Mingle. As a gift to the Bass Family, Bassbunch employees donate towards the Jim Bass Scholarship fund. This year we raised $18,000. We would like to wish all our customers as well as our employees and their families a very Merry Christmas.
This year’s annual Fall Festival was a great success! Many festivals are available to children but this one is DESIGNED for Children with Special Needs. Thank you to all that attended and helped with this event.
Today we celebrate one of the best! Mike Smith has officially marked his 50th Anniversary with Jim Bass Cars and Trucks. HE IS NOT RETIRING! We repeat he is not retiring mainly because we wouldn’t allow it and we must not forget he has so much more to do with the bassbunch and around the community. Please join us in congratulating a true West Texas Legend!
We are proud sponsors of the Diez de Seis de Septiembre event. We love being part of the San Angelo community and enjoyed celebrating Diez de Seis de Septiembre.
We are proud to be a sponsor of the Annual Pan American Golf Tournament. This chapter awards multiple scholarships every year with funds raised by their annual golf tournament.
Every year the Bassbunch hosts an annual Christmas party to celebrate the hollidays. This year’s theme was Jingle and Mingle. As a gift to the Bass Family, Bassbunch employees donate towards the Jim Bass Scholarship fund. This year we raised $17,630. We would like to wish all our customers as well as our employees and their families a very Merry Christmas.
Jim Bass Cars and Trucks has been a proud sponsor of the Pan America Golf Tournament for several years. This very hardworking chapter awards multiple scholarships to local graduating high school students. Great Job and thank you for allowing us to be a part of such a great organization.
2020 has presented itself as a year of challenge. Jim Bass Cars and Trucks has adapted the best way possible to accommodate all our customers as well as protecting the safety and well being of all 150 employees. We celebrate every year with our Annual Bassbunch Christmas Party attended by every employee and their entire family. This year will not allow us to gather as we normally do but we have modified our event to a Drive -Thru Christmas. We would like to wish all our customers as well as our employees and their families a very Merry Christmas.
2020 has presented itself as a year of challenge. Jim Bass Cars and Trucks has adapted the best way possible to accommodate all our customers as well as protecting the safety and well being of all 150 employees. We celebrate every year with our Annual Bassbunch Christmas Party attended by every employee and their entire family. This year will not allow us to gather as we normally do but we have modified our event to a Drive -Thru Christmas. We would like to wish all our customers as well as our employees and their families a very Merry Christmas.
2020 has presented itself as a year of challenge. Jim Bass Cars and Trucks has adapted the best way possible to accommodate all our customers as well as protecting the safety and well being of all 150 employees. We celebrate every year with our Annual Bassbunch Christmas Party attended by every employee and their entire family. This year will not allow us to gather as we normally do but we have modified our event to a Drive -Thru Christmas. We would like to wish all our customers as well as our employees and their families a very Merry Christmas.
Muscular Dystrophy Association will fan out across the San Angelo area with boots in hand, asking pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to MDA for the fire fighters’ annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign. Glad we could do our part in helping to Fill the Boot with SAFD and MDA – West Texas!
Thank you to all that attended and helped with Jim Bass Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs. We were unable to host the event with all the games and activities as in years past but a special Thanks to Photo Memories-Shandon Broadway for taking these wonderful pictures for us!
Jim Bass Ford is proud to be a continuing Partner of the San Angelo Pan American Golf Association Tournament. This very hardworking chapter awarded 23 scholarships to local graduating high school students. Great Job and thank you for allowing us to be a part of such a great organization.
Our 2019 campaign with United Way was a success! Thank you for everyone who participated!
We were so proud to be the Platinum Sponsor at the Travis Tritt Concert this year. The McNease Convention Center was the perfect location for this Acoustic Event. We got to meet a lot of amazing people at the Bass Bunch Booth as we gave away a custom Yeti Cooler! Travis Tritt played a fantastic show and proved to us all that he is a Country Music Legend!
