Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all.
iMasons unites digital infrastructure stakeholders on a global scale to connect, grow, and give back together.
With this simple question, iMasons was announced to the world and a passionate collaboration was born.
Founded by Dean Nelson in April 2016, Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) was established to provide infrastructure executives and technical professionals an independent forum to connect, grow, and give back.
Dean is a 30+ year technology executive who has driven $10B in infrastructure projects across three contents for Sun Microsystems, Ebay, PayPal and Uber, He is also passionate about uniting the digital infrastructure community to aggregate and amplify their work.
To date, iMasons has already raised USD 1+ million in scholarships, launched Member Resource Groups including iM Women, Armed Forces, LatinX, and Millennial-Gen Z, and opened regional and local Chapters across four continents.
In 2022, iMasons spearheaded the Climate Accord, uniting over 200 companies oncarbon reduction in digital infrastructure.
An Infrastructure Mason is a person entrusted with building or managing the physical and logical structures of the digital age."
Dean Nelson, Founder
Vision
United for a greater digital future
Mission
We unite the builders of the digital age to aggregate, amplify, and apply their ideas, insights, and initiatives to develop a greater digital future.
Values
Agnostic
We “leave our company at the door” to break down division and foster connection and collaboration.
Equal
Each individual is an equal and valued contributor.
Accountable
Progress is measured and reported.
Transparent
The foundation of a true non-profit with all reinvested in the mission.