Waldorf's Mason Harms named to 20 under 40 list

Mason dressed up as a carpenter
for Waldorf's Halloween festivities.

Mason Harms, Waldorf College's vice president for business affairs, has been honored by the Mason City Globe Gazette for his contributions to the community of Forest City.

Harms was one of 20 people profiled as part of a feature called "20 Under 40: North Iowans Who Make a Difference." He was nominated as a person in North Iowa age 39 or younger who is making a significant contribution to his community. His profile appeared in a special section in the Globe Gazette on Sunday. The story can be viewed online at http://tinyurl.com/29noayg.

Harms, 37, was credited for his leadership qualities and his dedication to helping his hometown grow. Harms is a member of the Forest City Rotary and the Forest City Economic Development Board of Directors.


Harms played a big role in guiding Waldorf College during its recent financial troubles. He led the financial and legal work necessary to complete the sale of the college to Mayes Education Inc.He recognized the college’s severe financial problems and discussed it with then-President Dick Hanson.

“(President Hanson) took my analysis seriously and we put things in motion,” he said. “Beyond the financial and legal mechanics we had to convince people it was the right thing to do."

-- Source: The Globe Gazette