Dan Mason (Class of 2024)

Dan Mason (Men's basketball 1993-97, athletic director 2006-2021)

Dan Mason retired as athletic director after 27 years of service.

As a coach, he led the NIACC men’s basketball team to a national championship in 1995 and earned NJCAA Division II national coach of the year.

As athletic director, Mason oversaw all aspects of the Trojans’ 16 teams. He fostered a culture of success, achieving goals like building a new recreational center and reviving the wrestling program.

Under his leadership, NIACC teams saw numerous accomplishments, including baseball’s World Series qualifications, women’s basketball national tournament appearances, and men’s cross country winning a national title. Mason’s tenure also saw individual successes in wrestling, track, and golf.