School of Construction & Design Technologies

Tom Gregory has been with Penn College in various capacities since 1991. He graduated from Elmira College with a degree in Mathematics and Physics. Prior to coming to Penn College, Tom was an engineer in several industries, including Westinghouse (defense imaging systems), Anchor/Darling Valve (nuclear power piping components), and Litton Electron Devices (military microwave components). He has served Penn College as an instructor in the electrical and product design departments, Director of Instructional Technology, Faculty Development Specialist, and is currently the Dean of Construction and Design Technologies. Tom’s construction experience includes building his own two-story colonial-style house, acting as the general contractor, as well as assisting with all phases of framing, roofing, interior and exterior finish, and mechanical and electrical installations. He has also completed projects for his family and others such as decks, patios, exterior stairs and sidewalks, and storage buildings. He has also been involved in most aspects of his father-in-law’s dairy farm until 1998, when the farm was converted to raising beef cattle.

When Marc came to Penn College in 1990, he already had 23 years of experience in the HVAC industry. Marc was introduced to the field in 1967, when he began working in his father’s HVAC business. He graduated from Lock Haven State College in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in Biology/General Science, and taught HVAC at Tioga County AVTS from 1978 to 1982. Prior to beginning his career at Penn College, Marc was employed as a plant engineer at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, PA.

In 1990, Marc accepted a faculty position in the HVAC/Plumbing Department at Penn College, and quickly distinguished himself as an outstanding educator. He was granted the rank of assistant professor in 1994. Marc was the 1995 recipient of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Distinguished Teaching Award. In 1997, he achieved the rank of associate professor and was selected as the department head for the HVAC program areas. He became interim assistant dean for the School of Construction and Design Technologies in 1999, and accepted the position on a permanent basis in 2001.

In 2002, Marc conducted a workshop at the ACCA National Conference on "The Connection Between Education and Industry." The following year, he started the ACCA Student Chapter at Penn College, which was the first of its kind in the nation. Marc earned a master's degree in Education at Wilkes University in 2005.

Whether in the classroom or working as an administrator, Marc’s primary goal is to help students realize their potential and to succeed. Marc is an avid hunter and golfer and is actively involved in mission work.

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Steve is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks within the School of Construction and Design Technologies. Some of his duties include off campus recruitment and touring prospective students and their families on campus. Steve also helps in our efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of our programs and works to forge articulation agreements with other colleges so that their graduates can transfer into our bachelor degree majors.

One of the aspects of Steve’s job that he enjoys most is his interaction with our students. Steve is available as a resource for our students when they have questions or concerns. He also works closely with students who are in academic difficulty, helping them to set goals and map strategies that will make them more successful.

After graduating from the Williamsport Area Community College, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Lock Haven University. Steve began his career at Penn College in 1996, and came to the School of Construction and Design from our Admissions Office, where he worked as an Admissions Representative.

Don’t hesitate to contact Steve if you have any questions about the School of Construction and Design.

Linda has been with Penn College since 1988 and joined the Construction & Design Technologies staff in 1990. Linda is a 1997 alumnus of Penn College and resides in Williamsport.

She is responsible for ordering instructional supplies for all of the School’s programs, as well as administrative duties, student travel for competitions, and works extensively with the faculty and students alike. Linda also works with students for scheduling, class concerns, and other student-related issues. She is mainly responsible for the Dean’s appointment calendar; if you need an appointment with Tom Gregory, please see her.

Linda has seen many changes in the School over the past 16 years, and enjoys the challenges of our fast-paced office.

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As Secretary to the Assistant Dean, Lisa serves as a point person on all matters related to the School of Construction. She handles student questions pertaining to scheduling, dropping/adding classes, transfers and all student related issues. In this position Lisa is responsible for entering the master schedule for each semester, processing student paperwork, responding to questions and directing calls, helping to develop and process new marketing strategies for the school, and supports the needs and activities of the faculty members. Lisa most enjoys interaction with students and helping them to progress throughout their education here at Penn College.

An Alumni of Penn College, she earned her Associate degree in Office Information Systems in 1998, and began working in the School of Construction & Design office in 1999.