DAC Energy Donates $100,000 in Men’s Basketball Tickets
November 07, 2025 10:01 AM | Men's Basketball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in conjunction with the Mountaineer Athletic Club, has announced a contribution from DAC Energy to purchase $100,000 worth of WVU men's basketball tickets to be distributed into the communities of West Virginia.
DAC Energy, based in Alma, West Virginia, is helping to make Mountaineer basketball accessible to West Virginians. Founded by Ken and Jennifer Mason, DAC Energy's commitment to West Virginia runs deep. The Masons are passionate about ensuring that financial barriers don't stand in the way of families, youth groups and community members experiencing the excitement of WVU sports.
"Jennfier and I have lived in West Virginia our entire lives and have been blessed in many ways by our state and its people. We, alongside our employees, think it is important for everyone, no matter their situation, to be able to enjoy WVU Sports," Ken Mason said. "We look forward to seeing the seats full and the Coliseum in full force for Coach Hodge and the team this season."
DAC Energy has been a cornerstone of West Virginia's energy industry for more than four decades. Established in 1984 as Drilling Appalachian Corporation, the company has designed, drilled, and produced more than 450 wells across North Central West Virginia. Today, DAC Energy continues to thrive through its development and construction operations across Northern West Virginia and Eastern Ohio.
Rooted in the values of integrity, safety, and community, that same dedication to quality and care expands beyond DAC Energy's work sites and extends into their support of schools, local organizations, youth athletics, and the communities they call home.
In 2010, Ken Mason was named the West Virginia Oil and Gas Man of the Year for his outstanding achievements and leadership. The native West Virginian graduated from Valley High School in Wetzel County and is a 1975 graduate of WVU. He has been a past director, chairman and leader of the West Virginia Independent Oil and Gas Association (IOGA), the Environmental and Safety Committee, the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association and the Independent Producers Association.
In 2007, the Masons developed a student-oriented oil and gas well project to benefit WVU academically and financially. the Mountaineer Athletic Club and longtime WVU football and men's basketball season ticket holders. Their past generosity and support to the Mountain State also includes the WVU Cancer Institute, the WVU Eye Institute, and the WVU Hearts Of Gold Program.
"Ken and Jennifer Mason are lifelong residents of this great state and never hesitate to help make it better for all," WVU Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker said. "We are very appreciative of this kind gift that has the potential to introduce Mountaineer basketball to an entire new generation of fans."
Ticket registration for the Lehigh game on Sunday, Nov. 9 can go through WVUSports.com at the following link: https://wvugame.evenue.net/promotions/DECTI. Additional games will be announced at a later date.
DAC Energy, based in Alma, West Virginia, is helping to make Mountaineer basketball accessible to West Virginians. Founded by Ken and Jennifer Mason, DAC Energy's commitment to West Virginia runs deep. The Masons are passionate about ensuring that financial barriers don't stand in the way of families, youth groups and community members experiencing the excitement of WVU sports.
"Jennfier and I have lived in West Virginia our entire lives and have been blessed in many ways by our state and its people. We, alongside our employees, think it is important for everyone, no matter their situation, to be able to enjoy WVU Sports," Ken Mason said. "We look forward to seeing the seats full and the Coliseum in full force for Coach Hodge and the team this season."
DAC Energy has been a cornerstone of West Virginia's energy industry for more than four decades. Established in 1984 as Drilling Appalachian Corporation, the company has designed, drilled, and produced more than 450 wells across North Central West Virginia. Today, DAC Energy continues to thrive through its development and construction operations across Northern West Virginia and Eastern Ohio.
Rooted in the values of integrity, safety, and community, that same dedication to quality and care expands beyond DAC Energy's work sites and extends into their support of schools, local organizations, youth athletics, and the communities they call home.
In 2010, Ken Mason was named the West Virginia Oil and Gas Man of the Year for his outstanding achievements and leadership. The native West Virginian graduated from Valley High School in Wetzel County and is a 1975 graduate of WVU. He has been a past director, chairman and leader of the West Virginia Independent Oil and Gas Association (IOGA), the Environmental and Safety Committee, the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association and the Independent Producers Association.
In 2007, the Masons developed a student-oriented oil and gas well project to benefit WVU academically and financially. the Mountaineer Athletic Club and longtime WVU football and men's basketball season ticket holders. Their past generosity and support to the Mountain State also includes the WVU Cancer Institute, the WVU Eye Institute, and the WVU Hearts Of Gold Program.
"Ken and Jennifer Mason are lifelong residents of this great state and never hesitate to help make it better for all," WVU Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker said. "We are very appreciative of this kind gift that has the potential to introduce Mountaineer basketball to an entire new generation of fans."
Ticket registration for the Lehigh game on Sunday, Nov. 9 can go through WVUSports.com at the following link: https://wvugame.evenue.net/promotions/DECTI. Additional games will be announced at a later date.
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