Background
Sorensen, Mark Wayne was born on January 20, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Aener Victor and Elizabeth (Huska) Sorensen.
archivist Historical researcher
Sorensen, Mark Wayne was born on January 20, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Aener Victor and Elizabeth (Huska) Sorensen.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois University, 1969. Master of Arts in History, University Illinois, Springfield, 1978. Master of Arts in Library and Information Science, University Illinois, Urbana, 1998.
Teacher, Decatur (Illinois) Public Schools and Richland Community College, 1969-1986; supervisor records management, Illinois State Archives, Springfield, 1982-1986; assistant director, Illinois State Archives, Springfield, since 1987. Board directors Illinois History Society.
Trustee Decatur Library. Board, 1986-1993; member Decatur History and Architectural Sites Commission, since 1993. Board directors Decatur Fine Arts Film Series, 1983-1995, Central Illinois Humanities Council, since 1993.
Member Academy Certified Archivists (certified), Society of America Archivists, Illinois Humanities Council, Midwest Archives Conference, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Kathy Lee Owen, July 4, 1969. Children: Jennifer, Erika.