Mason is a Professional Engineer with experience in process based river restoration design and whitewater park design. He holds a Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering focused on hydraulic modeling and fluvial processes. Mason has worked on whitewater projects from feasibility to construction, including leading the design for the modification of a dangerous weir on the Kansas River to provide fish passage, whitewater recreation, and enhanced safety. He has led multiple two-dimensional modeling studies, for projects involving anastomosing channel restoration, low head dam removal, fish passage, and whitewater structures. Mason is currently employed at Recreation Engineering & Planning (REP) and Environmental Science Associates (ESA).