Two MCA Connect leaders honored for applied innovation in Microsoft ecosystems and supply chain execution
DENVER, CO, March 17, 2026 — MCA Connect, a Microsoft supply chain partner, announced that two of its leaders have been recognized for their contributions to applied innovation and industry leadership.
Together, these recognitions reflect MCA Connect’s specialty: the convergence of Microsoft technology, proprietary IP, and distribution expertise, leveraging the intersection to turn emerging capability into execution that manufacturers and distributors can measure.
Dag Calafell Named Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in AI ERP
Dag Calafell, Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, has been named a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in the AI ERP category, a sought-after designation Microsoft awards to technical experts recognized for community leadership and real-world impact. Learn more about the Microsoft MVP program.
Calafell’s 25 years of experience bridges Microsoft ecosystem innovation, data expertise, the latest in AI, and mastery of supply chain execution. He played a central role in developing MCA Connect’s IP portfolio, including Inspire Platform®, Demand Genius™, and Smart Sourcing Agent — solutions recognized by Microsoft for innovation in AI and automation.
A speaker at Microsoft Build and Microsoft’s ISV Connect Live, Calafell is a sought-after industry voice whose insights have been featured in Supply Chain Brain, Supply Chain Connect, and Industrial Equipment News. Dag’s upcoming speaking engagement at DynamicsCon in May 2026 will feature real-world AI agent use cases for the supply chain.
Steve Shebuski Named 2026 Pro to Know – Leader in Excellence by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Steve Shebuski, Vice President of Pre-Sales Solutions at MCA Connect, has been named a Leader in Excellence as part of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2026 Pros to Know awards, an annual recognition for outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.
Shebuski brings more than 25 years of experience helping global distributors and retailers simplify complex operations and modernize their technology. His career includes a direct role in shaping Microsoft’s supply chain tools, including helping build advanced warehouse management capabilities in Dynamics 365, and developing multiple industry-specific solutions that close common gaps in off-the-shelf software. His work gives distribution companies better visibility, faster execution, and the ability to respond quickly to change.
At MCA Connect, he works closely with executive teams to align digital investments with business outcomes, designing practical solutions across planning, warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation.
A contributor to respected industry publications like Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Shebuski regularly shares insights on AI adoption and distribution operations. He is also a scheduled speaker at DynamicsCon this spring, where he will present applied AI and distribution use cases for Microsoft Dynamics customers.
“When it comes to overcoming supply chain disruption, this year’s pack of supply chain leaders left no stone unturned,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum. “From AI implementation and warehouse automation to last-mile accuracy and returns management, they innovated, developed and executed on all cylinders, providing solutions, technologies and processes that move product from Point A to Point B in a way that almost seem seamless. And every year, I am honored to celebrate these supply chain professionals.”
From MCA Connect Leadership
“Dag and Steve represent what we work to build here: expertise that closes the gap between what’s technically possible and what’s operationally real. These recognitions reflect the work they do every day: turning Microsoft innovation into outcomes manufacturers and distributors can measure while keeping customer process at the forefront.”
David Durham, chief executive officer, MCA Connect
From the Field
“MCA Connect is part of the Magpul team. Their recommendations prove to be right and have built trust across our organization. We always get a quick response when we need help figuring out how to solve a problem.”
January Clarke, IT director, Magpul
About MCA Connect
MCA Connect modernizes supply chains end-to-end through transformative consulting, unified data for business insights, process optimization and automation, AI and advanced decision making, and business application implementation.
As Microsoft’s top manufacturing and distribution partner and a three-time Global Supply Chain Partner of the year, we combine global reach, seasoned experts, leading-edge tech, and a focus on business strategy.
Learn more at mcaconnect.com.