Background
Ouderkirk, Mason James was born on February 1, 1953 in Des Moines. Son of Mason George and Florence Astor (Lowe) Ouderkirk.
Ouderkirk, Mason James was born on February 1, 1953 in Des Moines. Son of Mason George and Florence Astor (Lowe) Ouderkirk.
Bachelor, Drake U., 1975; Juris Doctor, Drake U., 1978.
Associate, M.G. Ouderkirk Law Office, Indianola, Iowa., 1978-1979; partner, Ouderkirk Law Firm, Indianola, 1979-1996; senior member, Ouderkirk, Ouderkirk & Dougherty, The Property Letting Centre, Indianola, 1996-1998; proprietor, Ouderkirk Law Firm, Indianola, Iowa., since 1998; president, Avanti Realty Company (formerly Landmark Real Estate, Ltd.), Indianola, since 1978; president, Avanti Builders Company, Indianola, since 1991. Member Volunteer Lawyers Project of Iowa, 1987-1993.
Member Indianola Police Retirement Board, 1983-1988. Instructor Eric Heintz Black Belt Academy, 1988-1993, Indianola Parks and Recreation Department, 1988-1993. Member American Bar Association, Iowa Bar Association (public relations committee 1989-1994, family law committee 1989-1990), Warren County Bar Association (secretary, treasurer 1985-1989, vice president 1989-1990, president 1990-1992), 5th Judicial District Bar Association (secretary, treasurer 1995), Association Trial Lawyers American, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, National Association Homebuilders United States, Home Builders Association Iowa, Homebuilders Association Greater Des Moines.
Married Kari Aune Hormel, May 28, 1983. 1 child, Mason Christopher.