Citrus County Department of Public Works has named Mark A. Young as the new Director of Engineering. Young officially started his new position on Monday, October 28, 2019. 

County Names New Director of Engineering

With over twenty years of experience in engineering, Young was a Professor at the University of Miami in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering for a period of thirteen years during his career.

Immediately before coming to Citrus County, Young worked for the City of Raleigh, North Carolina as Engineering Supervisor in Engineering Services – Roadway Design and Construction. Prior to that position, he was a City Engineer for the City of Morganton, North Carolina.

Young is a graduate of the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural and Civil Engineering, while also completing course work toward a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering specific to Biomechanics and Human Factors.

Young and his wife live in Inverness and have three successful adult sons.