On January 7, Civiltech’s Mark Shorey, RSP1, was sworn in as 2025’s Vice Chair of Administration for the YPT Chicago Chapter. YPT is an organization for young transportation professionals who are passionate about the industry and urban issues.

Mark got involved with the organization shortly after moving to Chicago in 2023 as a means to building a professional network in the city. He enjoys the networking opportunities through social events and the opportunity to learn from senior-level professionals through talks and presentations. Also, Mark appreciates that it is a mix of transportation-related professionals, engineers and non-engineers, from a wide range of companies and agencies, including government, private sector, and non-profit organizations.

As Vice Chair of Administration, he will be involved in the organization’s administration including tasks such as meeting agenda preparation, monitoring membership numbers, and providing oversight of bylaws and chapter rules. Mark will also help plan social events.

Mark states that he is excited about his new role as an opportunity to be involved on a professional society board and to gain institutional knowledge and be an asset to an organization that he has enjoyed being involved in.

Read more about YPT Chicago here:
YPTChicago.org