Mason Grimes is the owner and Head Biologist at Southern Pond Professionals - a full service pond and lake management company. Mason has a Bachelor’s of Science in Fisheries and Allied Aquaculture with an emphasis in pond management from Auburn University. He has been in the fisheries industry for 11 years. Mason opened Southern Pond Professionals in 2016 in Snead, Alabama. 

Mason is married to his wife Paige and they have a 3 year old son MJ who they adopted in 2021. Mason and Paige are also foster parents in their county, and have shared their home with over 15 children in the last four years. Mason serves on the media team at their church, Redeemed Ministries. He and his wife also have a ministry called The Hope Seat where they interview people with stories that bring Hope to the world. When he is not working, Mason enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing, watching Auburn athletics, and spending time at the lake with his family. 

Mason joined the SLMP Board in January 2022.