Class Notes shares the achievements and milestones of alumni of Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessors, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute. Share your story.
Gregory Solyak, 2011
automotive technology management
Gregory is a body shop director for Preston Automotive Group. He resides in Berlin, Md.
Diane Shaheen, 1988
individual studies
Diane completed a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies: business and leadership on Aug. 31, 2023. She resides in Lee, Mass.
Howard Minnick, 1970
electronics technology
Howard is retired and resides in Harrisburg.
Dennis Leber, 1971
electrical construction
Dennis retired in 2017 from the U.S. House of Representatives as a senior systems network engineer. He was also a research technician and engineer for AMP Inc. He resides in York.
Kelly (Poff) Bogle, 2005
business administration: management
Kelly is a Starbucks store manager. She resides in Milton.
Eric Herr, 1988
building construction technology
Eric is owner/realtor/property manager for Lighthouse Real Estate. He resides in Gap.
Matthew Nichols, 1967
automotive technology
Matthew is retired from Mack Trucks. He has been married since 1972, has two grandsons and four great-grandchildren and is enjoying retirement in Lehighton.
Alex Cassada, 2022
network administration & engineering technology
Alex is an items analyst for Lockheed Martin, responsible for logistics and operations for the Apache helicopter program. He resides in Gilbert, Ariz.
Oana Stingu, 2014
physician assistant
Oana is an emergency medicine PA for United Health Services Hospitals. She resides in Binghamton, N.Y.
Thomas Chambers, 1972
electronics technology
Thomas retired in 2016 following a 45-year career, during which he worked for three telecommunications companies as a technician, supervisor and manager. He resides in Birdsboro.
Matthew Price, 2004
technology management and diesel technology (2002)
Matthew is a construction parts manager for Wengers of Myerstown. He resides in Lebanon.
Stacy (Womer) Centi, 2004
culinary arts technology and dietary manager technology
Stacy is an insurance agent for Jeff Bouder Insurance Agency. She's also a Girl Scout leader. She resides in Carlisle with her husband, Michael J. '04, civil engineering technology and surveying technology. They have a son and a daughter.
Phillip Murphy, 2004
electronics engineering technology
Phillip is an electronics technician for the U.S. Army. He resides in Aberdeen, Md.
Jennifer (Karchner) Kershner, 2013
health information technology
Jennifer is a national registered certified medical assistant for Geisinger. She married Patrick Kershner in August 2023 and has two rescue dogs and two rescue cats. They reside in Williamsport.
Bronsen Kunz, 2016
on-site power generation
Bronsen is a technician for Foley Inc., doing maintenance and repairs on generators and industrial equipment. He resides in Boyertown.
Jared Narber, 2005
graphic design
Jared is a senior graphic designer for Sesame Workshop. He resides in New York City.
Scott Reiter, 1978
tool design technology
Scott is retired after 36 years with SKF USA Inc., where he served as a tool designer, manufacturing engineer, reset reduction coordinator, manufacturing supervisor and inventory management supervisor. He has umpired for Little League, American Legion leagues and high school in Pennsylvania and Georgia, including five All American Amateur Baseball Association tournaments and four Little League Baseball state tournaments, as well as the 2019 Little League Junior League Baseball East Region tournament. He has two grown children and resides in Jefferson, Ga., with his wife.
Anthony Piccari, 2008
automotive technology management
Anthony is a regional aftersales manager for Porsche Cars North America, responsible for 11 Porsche retailers in the Philadelphia metro region. He is a member of Penn College's Automotive Technology Management Advisory Committee. He resides in Furlong with his "warrior wife," who beat breast cancer in 2021, and two children.
Regina Peluzzo, 2020
civil engineering technology
Regina is a structural engineer for RPA Engineering. She designs and analyzes anything from a concrete slab to a small building for its structural integrity. Many clients require analysis for making changes to their buildings. She earned her Engineer in Training certificate during her senior year at Penn College and has been working toward her Professional Engineer license since graduation. She resides in Reading.
Sara (Smith) Mull, 2016
nursing
Sara is an RN for Methodist Health System. She earned her bachelor's in nursing from Penn College in 2019 and resides in Midlothian, Texas.
Tyler Harry, 2012
architectural technology (2011) and residential construction technology and management (2012)
Tyler is a survey manager for CH+N Site Construction. He resides in Mechanicsburg.
Jacob Anderson, 2023
automated manufacturing technology
Jacob is a toolmaker apprentice for JST Corp. He resides in Mechanicsburg.
Danny Magruder, 2004
radiography
Dannyl is a CT technologist for Evangelical Community Hospital. He married Stacy M. Harman on Sept. 9, 2023. They made a honeymoon cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Alaska. They reside in Selinsgrove.
Amy (Rebar) Bonetti, 1993
radiography
Amy is a radiographer/mammographer for Geisinger Shamokin Hospital. She married Christopher Bonetti in Kauai, Hawaii, on April 19, 2023. They reside in Coal Township.
Megan (Russell) Araujo, 2012
nursing
Megan is a certified rehabilitation registered nurse and a nurse supervisor for Encompass Health. She was named Employee of the Year in 2019. She has been married over 10 years and is the mother of three girls. They reside in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Matthew DeVirgilis, 2018
automotive technology management
Matthew is a manager-vehicle diagnostic communication systems for Penske Truck Leasing. He is a member of two American Trucking Association/Technology & Maintenance Council study groups to drive transportation industry innovations. He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration. In 2021, he married Kathleen Baumer '20, health information management. They welcomed their first son, Luca, in April 2023. They reside in Lebanon.
Olivia (Horn) Bower, 2006
mass communications '99, technology management '06
Olivia is an IOT technical trainer for UPMC. She develops curriculum and mentors 25 trainers in the Implementation, Training and Development department. She resides with her husband in South Williamsport.
Emily Witherow, 2023
building construction technology, concrete science technology
Emily is a desk/party leader for Doylestown Rock Gym and Adventure Center, where she runs the front desk and leads parties. She resides in Perkasie.
George Boudman, 1985
advertising art
George is the director of innovation & entrepreneurship for the Wayne Economic Development Corp. in Wayne County. He directs The Stourbridge Project, a restored 100-year-old elementary school converted into a coworking space, prototype lab and entrepreneurial incubator. He holds a bachelor's in art education (Keystone College) and a Master of Education in classroom technology (Wilkes University). He resides in Honesdale.
Alexis Inch, 2023
nursing
Alexis is a registered nurse for University of Kentucky HealthCare. She is a recipient of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing and resides in Harrodsburg, Ky.