Chandra Mason, CP, MBA
Chandra Mason, CP, MBA is a versatile and results-driven professional based in Lenexa, currently serving as Department Manager at System Integration Group. In this role, she oversees operational workflows, customer engagement, training programs, inventory management, and sales growth initiatives. With a focus on efficiency, quality, and people-centered management, Chandra leads multiple teams, develops systems to support consistent operations, and ensures that both clients and employees receive exceptional support and development opportunities.
Chandra’s career journey spans human resources, safety, operations, and sales, reflecting a rare combination of technical expertise and leadership acumen. She began her career in human resources after earning her master’s degree, then transitioned into safety and training, where she managed full facilities maintenance and led teams. Over time, she expanded her leadership roles to supervision and catering management, integrating her early service industry experience—from Burger King to bartending and event work—into a broad skill set that emphasizes client service, team development, and operational excellence. Chandra has also been deeply involved in nonprofit work, serving on boards for SKF (Supporting Kids Foundation) and SOAR, supporting children and individuals with special needs in the Kansas City area.
Known for her solution-oriented mindset, integrity, and collaborative approach, Chandra combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to optimize processes, drive revenue, and build lasting relationships. Her diverse background—from sales and service to safety and human resources—allows her to approach challenges holistically while mentoring teams and fostering professional growth. She continues to leverage her expertise to deliver meaningful impact, both in her current role and through community engagement, making her a highly respected leader in her field.
• Online 49CFR/IATA Dangerous Goods Training
• OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
• Certified Professional
• Fort Scott Community College- A.S.
• Pittsburg State University- M.S.
• Pittsburg State University- B.B.A.
• Employee of the Month
• Omicron Delta
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Society for Human Resourse Managment
• Relay for Life
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• Supporting Kids Foundation
• Cooke County United Way
• Easy Street Animal Shelter
• Firecracker 5K
• Young Professionals of Cooke County
• Cooke County CASA
• "Up Til Dawn" St. Jude's Children Hospital Pittsburg State University
• SOAR Special Needs
What do you attribute your success to?
I would attribute my success to how I was raised with my aunt. She was handicapped and only weighed about 88 pounds her entire life. At a young age, I learned a different respect and outlook that not a lot of people get to experience. She was relentless - despite so many surgeries and disabilities, that woman worked until the day she died. She was always my driving force behind the belief that you never quit, you never stop, you never give up. She's the reason why I went to college, why I got my master's degree, why I just keep moving forward, no matter how hard it gets. She would be my reason behind the success that I have today, just because she never gave up. I'm fully capable of life when she wasn't, so why can I not do more than she did?
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is that your network is everything. My aunt was my primary mentor and role model, and she taught me the value of building strong connections and working hard. She showed me through her own example that you never quit, you never stop, and you never give up, no matter what challenges you face.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I mean, it's a man's world, so creating your tribe is everything to you. Women empowering women, especially in this day and age - I think the industry has finally changed, and women are more accepted than they used to be. More women are starting to own businesses than before. So I would just say, have your network, build your network, and work hard now and play later, because it's true. I wish I would have known everything I'm saying now back then, like everyone says, but really focus on you and your goals and do all the fun stuff later.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field right now is that it's a man's world - women being successful in a male-dominated industry is still difficult. However, the opportunities are growing. The industry has finally changed, and women are more accepted than they used to be. More women are starting to own businesses than before, which is creating new possibilities for women in construction and related fields.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are authenticity, balance, and stability. These principles guide how I approach both my career and my relationships, helping me stay grounded and true to myself while managing the demands of my professional life.