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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Jason McCoy Hired As Region 3 Outreach And Education Director
July 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jason McCoy as the organization's Region 3 Outreach and Education Director. After an extensive search, Jason joins MCAA to lead this pioneering role.

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Industry News
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Giving Smarter: How to Give More Without Spending More
June 2025

When you donate to a cause you care about, how you give can be as important as how much you give. The Masonry Foundation's "Donation Impact Maximizer" shows you how to make your donation go further. The secret is giving stocks or other assets directly ins

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Industry News
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National Masonry Associations Arrive to Help Salvage Historic Chimneys For Palisades Fire Memorial
May 2025

Los Angeles, CA – Beginning in the final week of May, an assembly of masonry teams will arrive in the Pacific Palisades to help salvage the historically-significant chimneys identified through House Museum’s disaster recovery initiative, Project Chimney.

Dan Kamys
News and Events
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Meet GEORGE AI: The Tool Building Tomorrow's Foundation
December 2024

George Miller helped get the MCAA started 75 years ago, and another GEORGE will help kick off the next 75. Our AI system, which we’ve worked on for almost three years now, is filled with purpose-built Assistants designed to make the masonry industry more

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Safety Silica Safety Training Wall Bracing
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Fire Testing: Brick, A Traditionally Non-Combustible Material
April 2022

Fire Testing: Brick, A Traditionally Non-Combustible Material

Dan Kamys
Brick Compliance Assistance Fireplaces Foam Insulation Insulation Residential
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The 2021 MCAA Midyear Meeting In Photos
October 2021

The 2021 MCAA Midyear Meeting In Photos

Dan Kamys
Historic Restoration Masonry Cement Midyear Meeting
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Preview: September 2021 MCAA Memphis Midyear Meeting
July 2021

Preview: September 2021 MCAA Memphis Midyear Meeting

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2021 WOC MASONRY MADNESS® Recap: The Biggest Competitions Of The Year Return
July 2021

2021 WOC MASONRY MADNESS® Recap: The Biggest Competitions Of The Year Return

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Brick Masonry Cement Residential Restoration
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Elevating The Brick Experience: Brickworks Launches Experiential Design Center
June 2021

Elevating The Brick Experience: Brickworks Launches Experiential Design Center

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Brick Commercial Masonry Cement Residential
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MCAA Gateway: June 2021
June 2021

MCAA Gateway: June 2021

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Membership Midyear Meeting Safety
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MCAA Gateway: May 2021
May 2021

MCAA Gateway: May 2021

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Midyear Meeting Safety
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The 2020 MCAA Midyear Meeting: French Lick, Indiana
October 2020

The 2020 MCAA Midyear Meeting: French Lick, Indiana

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Historic Restoration Midyear Meeting Safety
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The Business of Ballistics Part II
November 2019

The Business of Ballistics Part II

Dan Kamys
Admixtures Brick Mortar
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From Soup To Nuts, Or From Design Through Build
May 2019

From Soup To Nuts, Or From Design Through Build

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A Marvelous Return
February 2019

A Marvelous Return

Dan Kamys
Brick Staining Masonry Staining
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Review Cat S41 And S61 Smartphones
September 2018

Review Cat S41 And S61 Smartphones

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