Later in his career, DeMaso served as vice president and member of the board of trustees of the Argubright College of Business (which subsequently was purchased by Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan).

DeMaso pursued the development and implementation of a global economic revitalization strategy – "bringing the world to Michigan."

In 1982, DeMaso was the recipient of Michigan State Senate Resolution 284, honoring his achievements in economic development.

Fort Custer Industrial Park today houses numerous international plants and facilities.

He is a member of the Freemasons, Order of the Eastern Star, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Kiwanis, and Elks.

Since 1988, he had been President of DeMaso & Associates, Inc., a consulting firm designed to promote international business collaborations with the state of Michigan.