Mason’s distinguished military service was comprised of worldwide troop assignments with Infantry units, which encompassed command and staff duties. After retirement from the US Army, Mason joined Parsons as a Defense Contractor, providing system analyses and technical consulting in support of integrated ballistic missile defense planning. Mason volunteers throughout his community in various roles. Most significantly as a Director, Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education; Member, Leadership Pikes Peak Board of Trustees; and Member, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board. In recognition of his community activism, in 2015 Mason was awarded the Leadership Pikes Peak’s Community Inspiration Leadership Award. Mason holds a BA in Political Science from Knox College; an MS in Personnel Management from Troy University; a Master of Military Art and Science Degree from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; and a Graduate, U.S. Army War College.