Mason Whipps
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| Member of the Senate of Palau | |
| Assumed office January 2013 | |
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Mason Ngirchechebangel Whipps is a Palauan politician.[1] Whipps was elected to the Senate of Palau in the 2020 Palauan general election.[2]
Early life and career
Whipps has a bachelor's degree in business administration and economics from Walla Walla College in Walla Walla, Washington.[3] He served as the speaker of the Airai State Legislature.[3] He was a member of the Palau Financial Institutions Commission from 2002 to 2008.[4] He is executive vice president of the family business the Ksau's Motors automotive dealership, a subsidiary of the Surangel and Sons Company under his father Surangel Whipps.[5]
Beyond his role at Surangel and Sons, Whipps has held leadership positions in other enterprises. He has served as President of Socio Micronesia Inc. since 2005, and as Chairman and Vice President of Eurasia Pacific Lines since 2010.[6] He was a board member of the Palau Chamber of Commerce from 2009 to 2012.[6][7]
Whipps was re-elected for a third term in the 2024 Palauan general election, held on 5 November 2024, in which the Senate expanded from 13 to 15 seats following a congressional reapportionment.[8]
Personal life
In April 2026, Whipps's father, Surangel Whipps Sr., died at the age of 86. He had founded Surangel and Sons Company, held the traditional chiefly title of Rekemesik of Ngatpang, and served as president of the Senate of Palau.[9]
References
- ↑ Times, Island (2019-03-15). "'No politics, only accountability' - Senator Inabo". Island Times. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ↑ Times, Island (2020-11-19). "Palau Election Commission officially certifies election results". Island Times. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- 1 2 "Olbiil Era Kelulau | Senators". 11 May 2015. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015.
- ↑ "About Us - Palau Financial Institutions Commission". 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ↑ "Our Crew - SURANGEL & SONS CO". surangel.com. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- 1 2 "Mason N. Whipps – EVP, COO". The Org. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
- ↑ Times, Island (2021-09-21). "𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐞𝐥 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐮: 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 & 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲". Island Times News. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
- ↑ "Palau House of Delegates November 2024 Election". IPU Parline. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
- ↑ "Palau Leader and Business Pioneer Surangel Whipps Sr. Dies at 86". Island Times. 24 April 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-11.