Alfonso Napoles Joins The MCAA As Innovation Coordinator

By Dan Kamys

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce the appointment of Alfonso Napoles as the new Innovation Coordinator. Alfonso joins the MCAA with a strong background in computer science and a passion for leveraging technology to drive industry advancements.

Alfonso Napoles, a recent graduate of Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, brings a wealth of experience in software development and AI integration. His previous roles include an Enterprise Architect Intern at Argonne National Laboratory, where he collaborated on AI system models and processes, and a freelance software developer, where he honed his skills in client communication and project management.

"I am honored to join the MCAA as Innovation Coordinator," said Alfonso Napoles. "This role presents an incredible opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and industry, and I am eager to contribute to the development of GEORGE and other innovative projects. I look forward to collaborating with the MCAA team and our members to develop impactful tools.”

As Innovation Coordinator, Alfonso will support the Content and Technology teams in enhancing the GEORGE AI system, a proprietary platform designed to revolutionize the masonry industry. GEORGE offers a suite of AI Assistants, including real-time Spanish translation and safety-related tools, aimed at improving productivity and efficiency on job sites.

"Alfonso is the perfect candidate for the job," said Dan Kamys, Director of Content at MCAA. "His enthusiasm and education make him the perfect fit for our mission to advance the masonry industry through technology. Alfonso will be a key to the future of the MCAA and masonry industry. We can’t wait to see how GEORGE continues to grow as a result."

This appointment is part of MCAA's ongoing initiatives, including the Youth Outreach and Education Initiative, the innovative GEORGE AI system, and the MASONRY STRONG Podcast. These efforts underscore MCAA's commitment to leading the masonry industry into a new era of growth and innovation.

About Mason Contractors Association of America: The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the national trade association representing mason contractors in the $33 billion industry. The MCAA is committed to preserving and promoting the trade by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials.

About GEORGE: GEORGE is the Mason Contractors Association of America’s proprietary, industry-specific Artificial Intelligence operating system. Built on the MCAA’s experience serving as the masonry industry’s focal point for over 75 years, it is designed to make the masonry industry more efficient than ever. GEORGE is a web-based experience that can run on any device through talk and/or type input. Its name is an homage to George Miller, the MCAA's first association executive. The Assistants within the GEORGE AI ecosystem and the outputs they provide are intended to be examples of capabilities and not to be trusted on their own without human review and/or modification. Once GEORGE AI leaves beta testing, information will be more reliable and trustworthy. AI is not perfect, so we will always recommend a human look over outputs prior to utilizing.