He served consecutive terms on the Chandler Unified School District governing board, the Arizona State Board of Education, and as a member of the Arizona Board of Regents. Along with his wife, Nadine Mathis Basha, and Rhian Evans Allvin, First Things First, an early childhood (ages 0–5) statewide program passed a ballot initiative that funded the development, health and education of young children.
He served on multiple educational boards in Arizona, including the Chandler Unified School District, the Arizona State Board of Education, and the Arizona Board of Regents. His wife, Nadine Mathis Basha, and Rhian Evans Allvin also played significant roles in establishing First Things First, an early childhood program that received funding through a ballot initiative.