YOUNG MEMBERS GROUP
2025 NCSEA Young Member Group Finalist & Young Member Breakout Group of the Year

The SEAoK Young Member Group (YMG) is dedicated to empowering young structural engineers as they launch and grow their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, technical enrichment, and industry exposure through educational events, networking, and mentorship.

Our mission is to foster a supportive and inclusive community where early-career engineers can connect, collaborate, and thrive—gaining experiences beyond the typical workplace to build confidence, expand knowledge, and shape the future of structural engineering in Kentucky.

WHO WE SERVE?

YMG is open to structural engineering students, Engineers in Training (EITs), and early-career professionals looking to connect, learn, and grow within the AEC industry.

WHY JOIN?

Boost your resume through leadership roles and volunteer experience
Build your network with peers, mentors, and industry leaders
Learn skills that go beyond the classroom

support

YMG offers young engineers access to tools and guidance for professional development,
including mentorship programs, PE preparation resources, and technical training sessions.

CONNECT

Forge industry connections—collaborate, support, and unwindat our happy hours and social events.

SERVE

Make an impact beyond the industry—join us in supporting
local communities through service and outreach.

DISCOVER

Broaden your understanding of the profession through experiences that go beyond
the everyday—exploring diverse structural design topics and practices.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Q&A with Seth Guthrie: RAM Products

Have questions about RAM products? Join SEAoK for an interactive Q&A session with Seth Guthrie, industry expert in RAM structural systems. This event will begin with a short lesson covering helpful tips and tricks, followed by an open Q&A where attendees can ask questions directly.

Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM EST
Format: Virtual (Teams Meeting)
Register: Click here to sign up now!

For questions, contact SEAoK YMG at seaok.ymg@gmail.com.

PAST EVENTS

Thank you to everyone who joined us for these events!

Ethereal Brewery Happy Hour – April 2025
UK Health Education Building Site Visit – April 2025
SEAoK + AIA Young Members Pickleball Tournament – March 2025
Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Tour – December 2024
Heaven Hill Distillery Site Visit – December 2024
What the Construction Manager Wishes the Structural Engineer Knew – July 2024
Main Event Games – June 2024
SEAoK Conference 2024 - YMG Social – May 2024
What the Architect Wishes the Structural Engineer Knew - March 2024
Marika's SEAoK YMG Happy Hour - February 2024
HILTI + University of Kentucky Presentation - January 2024

YMG LEADERSHIP

Auburn Mattingly, PE
Committee Member
amattingly@bkse.net

Auburn earned her BS in Civil Engineering in 2021 and MS in Civil Engineering (Structures) in 2023 from the University of Kentucky. Active in leadership and outreach during college and with SEAoK YMG, she is passionate about promoting structural engineering and community. In her free time, Auburn enjoys music, board games, reading, and time with friends and family.

George Stanley, EIT
Committee Member
gstanley@bkse.net

George is a Structural Engineer involved in all project phases—from design to construction administration—across academic, commercial, healthcare, and industrial sectors. He earned his MS in Civil/Structural Engineering from Virginia Tech and is passionate about building a strong young member community. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and weekend soccer.

Shannon Rush, PE
Committee Member
shannon.rush@kpff.com

Shannon is a Structural Engineer with 4+ years of experience specializing in industrial and steel projects. She holds a MS in Civil Engineering with a structural focus from the University of Kentucky. She values the professional community and collaborative opportunities SEAoK provides. In her free time, Shannon enjoys reading, recreational sports, and traveling with friends and family.

Your Name Here
Committee Member
seaok.ymg@gmail.com

Want to get involved?

We’re always looking for motivated individuals to join the YMG and help drive our initiatives forward. It’s a great opportunity to build leadership experience, expand your professional network, and contribute to the future of SEAoK’s young structural engineers.

 For more information about SEAoK's YMG, to join the committee, or to be added to the mailing list, please contact us at the email above!

Email us at SEAoKmail@gmail.com