Dan Kamys
Dan Kamys is the Editorial Director of MASONRY Publications.
160 articles by Dan Kamys:
Watch Now: COVID Vaccine Standard Safety Roundtable
On October 20th, the MCAA hosted a Safety Leaders Zoom call. The featured guest was Brad Hammock from Littler Mendelson P.C. Brad discussed the new Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19, which requires vaccinations for companies that employ 100+. Full story
Fastest Trowel and Skills Challenge Registration Now Open
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, MASONRY MADNESS® will once again be the spotlight during the 2022 World of Concrete in Las Vegas in the Silver Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Registration is open until Monday, November 15th. Full story
Masonry Cosmetics Joins The MCAA's Corporate Partner Program
The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that Masonry Cosmetics, the developer and manufacturer of a proprietary masonry staining and renewal process, has joined the Corporate Partner Program. Full story
UPDATE: MCAA Plans For World of Concrete 2022
The MCAA announced tentative plans for World of Concrete 2022 at the Midyear Meeting in Memphis last month. However, we have been unable to secure reasonable pricing for both hotel rooms and event spaces at the new Resorts World in Las Vegas. Full story
Lane Vacala And The MASONRY STRONG Car Take 3rd In Minnesota Nitro Rallycross Event
The 2021 Nitro Rallycross Racing Series continued this past weekend with a race at the ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minnesota. The car, driven by Lane Vacala, a former member of the masonry industry, had a strong showing and finished in third place. Full story
Eugene Johnson Inducted Into The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame
Eugene Johnson, a retired masonry instructor based out of South Carolina, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story
Paul Odom Inducted Into The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame
Paul Odom, of Legacy Masonry based out of Waco, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story
Teddy Jenkins Inducted Into The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame
Teddy Jenkins, of Jenkins Masonry based out of Chattanooga, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story
Jim O'Connor Inducted Into The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame
Jim O’Connor, Executive Director of the Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story
PROSOCO Joins The MCAA's Strategic Partner Program
The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that PROSOCO, a leading supplier of specialty construction cleaners, water repellents and anchors, has joined the Strategic Partner Program. Full story
The Winners Of The 2021 Safety Advantage Awards Presented By Federated Insurance
The MCAA Safety Advantage Awards will be presented based on a mason contractor’s incident rate. The incident rate is calculated by multiplying the number of injuries and illnesses from the OSHA Form 300 by 200,000, divided by the total number of hours w Full story
Lowe's For Pros Partners With The MCAA
The MCAA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Lowe's that will provide benefits to the entire masonry industry. The program gives those registered discounts up to 10% off, access to convenient ordering and pickup, and dedicated Pro Associates. Full story
Kodiak® and Terra®, The Footwear Brands of Workwear Outfitters, Team With The MCAA
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to announce a new relationship with Kodiak® and Terra®, the footwear brands of Workwear Outfitters, with Research and Marketing campaigns set to launch in early Fall. Full story
Jenkins, Johnson, O'Connor, and Odom Are 2021's Masonry Hall of Fame Inductees
On September 15th, 2021, during the MCAA's Midyear Meeting, the Mason Contractors Association of America will induct four individuals into the Masonry Hall of Fame. This year's inductees are: Teddy Jenkins, Eugene Johnson, Jim O'Connor, and Paul Odom. Full story
Midyear Registration Still Open
The MCAA Midyear Meeting in Memphis from September 12-16 is continuing to shape up to be one of the most well-attended in recent history. As of this writing, there are only two hotel rooms available that we have been able to secure. Full story
SOLA Sponsors The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to announce that SOLA will be the sponsor of the 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame. The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony will be the first to take place during the MCAA’s Midyear Meeting. Full story
MCAA Memphis Midyear Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the MCAA's Midyear Meeting in Memphis, TN. The meeting will take place from September 12-16, and will be filled with the opportunity to network, learn, relax and take in the sights and sounds of the city. Full story
MCAA Hosts Successful Events At World of Concrete
The Mason Contractors Association of America hosted a series of meetings and events during the 2021 World of Concrete from June 7-10 in Las Vegas. As the first major trade show to reopen the city, it was a great opportunity for the industry to connect. Full story
MASONRY MADNESS 2021 Is A Wrap
The 2021 World of Concrete is a wrap, and one of the highlights of every year's events are the four competitions that make up MASONRY MADNESS Day. On Wednesday, June 9th, the masonry industry's toughest competitors went head-to-head in four competitions. Full story
2021 Midyear Speed Dating Presentations Sold Out
The MCAA's Speed Dating at the Midyear Meeting is an annual favorite of both contractors and suppliers who attend the event. The 12 Presenter Spots and single Golden Breakfast Sponsorship have already sold out with a little under four months before the ev Full story
