Bailee Bachtel serves as the Business Operations Assistant for Howard Payne University Athletics. A May 2025 graduate of HPU, she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Management. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Sport and Wellness Leadership at Howard Payne and is expected to complete the program in May 2027.

Bailee began working in the athletics department as an undergraduate student, serving as the Student Assistant to the Director of Athletics. In this role, she worked closely with athletic administrators and coaches, supporting a range of departmental needs. Throughout her college career, she also held the position of Game Day Site Coordinator for HPU home football games, where she managed operations and logistics to ensure smooth execution on game days.

In October 2023, Bailee expanded her experience by joining Prosperity Bank. There, she gained hands-on knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, and loan processes—all while continuing her responsibilities in the athletics department and completing her academic coursework. In December 2024, she left the bank to move into a part-time Business Operations Assistant role with HPU Athletics, which she transitioned into full-time following her graduation.

In her current role, Bailee works alongside coaches and administrators to support the day-to-day business operations of the department. Her responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating administrative processes, and helping streamline the department’s internal systems.

A native of Brownwood, Texas, Bailee is the daughter of Jason and Tara Bachtel and has three siblings—Talen, Brooklyn, and Blaire. She grew up with a strong connection to athletics and is passionate about the role sports play in student growth and community engagement.

Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”