Dan A Kamys

Dan Kamys has been with the MCAA since 2016 and serves as association's the Director of Content. He oversees media operations that help solidify the MCAA as the national hub of information for the $33 billion masonry industry. He is also involved in the development of restoration and retrofit curriculum, the MCAA's GEORGE AI system, and launching new media initiatives, like the MASONRY STRONG Podcast.

Prior to his work at the MCAA, Dan served as Managing Editor for a private equity-backed food and lifestyle digital media company based in Chicago. From 2024-2025, Dan also served as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Communication at Loyola University Chicago, his alma mater.

Roles

MCAA

Director of Content since 2016

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the national trade association representing mason contractors. The MCAA is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, a...

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MCAA Generation Next Committee

Staff Liaison

The purpose of the Mason Contractors Association of America's (MCAA) GEN NXT Committee is to steer initiatives like industry research and organize events designed to welcome younger people into the MCAA and the industry. The ...

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MCAA Education Committee

Staff Liaison

The Education Committee oversees educational programs offered by the association. All MCAA seminars and publications fall under the jurisdiction of the Education Committee. The committee continually reviews existing MCAA manu...

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MCAA Marketing Committee

Staff Liaison

Responsible for overseeing MCAA's marketing efforts, this committee focuses on promoting the association and the masonry industry. It plays a role in developing marketing strategies and initiatives.
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MCAA Safety Committee

Staff Liaison

The Safety Committee is responsible for the development of safety programs for the mason contractor as well as keeping the industry informed on key safety issues. ...

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MCAA Workforce Development Committee

Staff Liaison

The Workforce Development Committee has jurisdiction over all MCAA related mason recruiting and training programs. Included in this committee's responsibilities is the marketing of the Masonry Career Days and other recruiting...

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The Business of Ballistics Part 1
December 2019

The Business of Ballistics Part 1

Dan Kamys
General Education Historic Restoration Residential Restoration Safety
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Drones In Masonry
April 2019

Drones In Masonry

Dan Kamys
General Education Safety
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Tough To Talk About, But An Important Issue
October 2018

Tough To Talk About, But An Important Issue

Dan Kamys
General Education Safety
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