Natural Resources Management
Faculty

Justin Beishline
Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

• ESC, Rm. 149
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3530
• jbeishli@pct.edu

Education:

• M.Ed., Instructional Systems,  Pennsylvania State University
• B.S., Technology Management, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• A.A.S. (MK), Diesel Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Certification:

• Mack Certified Technician
• MACS 609 Refrigeration Certification
• EPA 608 Refrigeration Certification
• Class 3 Inspection License
• ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
• Factory Certified Carrier Transicold Truck/Trailer Technician
• Thermo King Certified Fleet Professional
• Thermo King Certified Fleet Advanced Technician
• Mobile A/C Boot Camp
• PA Vehicle Safety Inspection Mechanic Instructor
• EGSA Advanced School

Work Experience :

• Army National Guard
• 9 years experience within Diesel Industry as a Technician, Service writer, Warranty manager & Service manager.

David Johnson
Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

• ESC, Rm. 178
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3540
• djohnson@pct.edu

Education:

• A.A.S., Pennsylvania College of Technology

Certification:

• ASE Certified Master Technician (Automotive)
• ASE Certified Truck Technician (Engine)
• Specialized Electronic Training - GM
• Caterpillar Tier 4 Emissions

Work Experience:

• Business owner - repair facility past 10 years
• 26 years industry experience

William P. Kilcoyne Jr.
Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

• ESC, Rm. 176
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3542
• wkilcoyn@pct.edu

Education:

• A.A.S., Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Certificate, The Williamsport Area Community College
• Trade Competency, The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

• Pennsylvania College of Technology - Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology
• Pennsylvania College of Technology - Coordinator, Caterpillar Emphasis Program

Certification & Licenses:

• Caterpillar Marine PAR Certified
• ASE - Certified Truck Technician
• Pennsylvania State Class A Inspection
• Pennsylvania State CDL

Ryan Peck
Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

• ESC, Rm. 177
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3524
• rpeck@pct.edu

Education:

• A.A.S., Heavy Equipment Operator, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Certification & Licenses:

• Commercial Drivers License – Class A
• Rough Terrain Forklift Trainer Certification – Class Seven

Work Experience:

• 3 years as diesel lab assistant and part-time faculty member at Pennsylvania College of Technology
• 8 years experience within the heavy equipment industry, both operations and management

Mark Sones
Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

• ESC, Rm. 176
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3542
• msones@pct.edu

Education:

• Certificate, Diesel Mechanics, Williamsport Area Community College

Certifications/Licenses

• 2008 – MACS 608 / 609 certification
• 2008-2011 – Eaton Hybrid Drive Systems certification
• 2001 – Allison Medium and Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission Product Trainer
• 2001-2011 – Annual Eaton Automated Products Certification
• 1998 – Pennsylvania State Inspection Training Certification
• 1997 – ASE Master Truck Technician Certification and CDL
• 1994 – Trade Competency – Penn State University – Diesel Technology
• 1992 - Trade Competency – Penn State University – Outdoor Power Equipment
• 1987 – Pennsylvania State Inspection License

Work Experience

• 1992 – present, Pennsylvania College Of Technology
• 1998 – present, Volvo Powertrain / Mack Trucks of America Hagerstown, Maryland

Joseph C. Straw
Assistant Professor, Diesel Equipment Technology

• ESC, Rm. 149
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3541
• jstraw@pct.edu

Joseph Straw has been associated with the heavy equipment industry since 1979. On completing his initial studies in the Heavy Equipment program at Williamsport Area Community College, he immediately went to work for a multi-line Construction Equipment distributor in Northeastern PA.

In 1983 Straw returned to college to earn an engineering degree.

In 1988 Straw joined a British based manufacturer of construction equipment serving in several positions during his twelve year tenure there.

Straw joined Penn College as an adjunct instructor in the Fall 2002 and became a full-time member of the faculty in the Fall of 2003.

Education:

• M.S., Education, Wilkes University
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
• A.E., Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
• Certificate, Service and Operation of Heavy Equipment, Williamsport Area Community College
• Trade Competency, Heavy Equipment, Pennsylvania State University

Professional Affiliations:

• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Claude Witts
Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

• ESC, Rm. 161
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3546
• cwitts@pct.edu

Education:

• B.S., Technology Management, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• A.A.S., Diesel Engine Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Certification/Licenses:

• ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
• Electronic Engines
• Caterpillar Electronic Engines
• Caterpillar Mechanical Fuel Systems
• Caterpillar Electronic Fuel Systems
• Caterpillar 3116 Mechanical Fuel Systems
• Caterpillar 3126 HEUI Fuel Systems
• Caterpillar Tier 4 Emissions
• Electronic System Parameters
• Diesel Engine Advanced Diagnostics
• Class Seven Inspection License
• Class A Commercial Drivers License
• NAFTC Light Duty Natural Gas Vehicles

Work Experience:

• United States Marine Corp
• 10 years experience within the diesel engine and equipment industry as an Owner/Operator, International Truck Technician, Fleet Technician, Product Support Sales professional

Chris S. Weaver
Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

• ESC, Rm. 149
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3530
• cweaver@pct.edu

Education:

• A.A.S. , Diesel Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Certificate, Diesel Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Certification/Licenses:

• Train-the Trainer Aerial Work Platform and Telehandler
• Train-the-Trainer Instructor for Class I, IV, V, and VII Forklifts
• Commercial Drivers License – Class A
• State Inspection License – Class 3
• Mobile Air Condition Society
• Automotive Service Excellence Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
• Automotive Service Excellence Certified Master Equipment Technician
• Master Elite Technician, Isuzu Trucks
• Automotive Service Excellence Advanced Level Specialist
• Trade Competency, Diesel, The Pennsylvania State University
• Mobile A/C Boot Camp
• Caterpillar Tier 4 Emissions

Work Experience:

• 13 years experience within the diesel engine and heavy equipment industry.

William Bashista, Jr.
Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

• ESC, Rm. 177
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3541
• wjb4@pct.edu

Work History:

Over 30 years of experience within the diesel engine and heavy equipment industry.

Professional Certificates & Licenses:

• Pennsylvania State Class A Inspection License
• Pennsylvania State CDL
• Certech Master Technician – Hyster Corporation

Kenneth C. Kuhns
Assistant Professor, Electrical Technology/Occupation

• ESC, Rm. 119B
• 570-320-8038, ext. 7611
• kkuhns@pct.edu

[Professor Kuhns' education, experience, and awards]

G. Andrew Bartholomay
Assistant Professor, Forestry

• ESC, Rm. 136
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3535
• gbarthol@pct.edu

Education:

• Ph.D., Penn State University
• M.S., University of New Hampshire
• B.S., SUNY/College of Environmental Science and Forestry
• A.A.S., Paul Smith’s College

Professional Affiliations :

• Society of American Foresters (SAF)
• Northeastern Loggers Association (NELA)
• Certified Pesticide Applicator (PA Department of Agriculture)

Eric Easton
Instructor, Forestry

• ESC, Rm. 136
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3538
• eeaston@pct.edu

Education:

• M.S., Forest Management from SUNY/College of Environmental Science and Forestry
• B.S., Education (Biology) from Millersville University
• A.A.S., Forest Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology

Professional Affiliations:

• Membership in Society of American Foresters (SAF)
• Membership in American Tree Farm System

Jack Fisher
Instructor, Forestry

• ESC, Rm. 136
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3512
• jfisher@pct.edu

Education

• M.S., Education, Wilkes University
• B.S., Forest Science, The Pennsylvania State University
• A.A.S., Forest Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Dennis F. Ringling
Professor, Forestry

• ESC, Rm. 140
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3539
• dringlin@pct.edu

Education:

• D.Ed., Temple University, Vocational Education
• M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University, Agricultural Education
• B.S. (2), The Pennsylvania State University, Forest Science and Agricultural Education

Academic Experience:

• Society of American Foresters (SAF)
• Council of Eastern Forest Technician Schools (CEFTS)
• Consultant, Performance Learning Systems (PLS)

Work Experience:

• Adjunct Faculty member, Wilkes University

Awards:

• Master Teacher, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2009-10

Michael A. Dincher
Assistant Professor, Horticulture

• ESC, Rm. 138
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3535
• mdincher@pct.edu

Education:

• Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
• M.S., Bloomsburg University
• B.S.Ed., Lock Haven University
• A.A.S., I.S.A. Certificate, The Williamsport Area Community College
• Trade Competency, Horticulture, The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

• Pennsylvania College of Technology: Assistant Professor, Horticulture

Licenses/Certifications:

• ISA Certified Arborist
• PDA Certified Pesticide Applicator
• ICPI International Concrete Paver Institute
• ASCA American Society of Consulting Arborist
• PHD Lawn and Tree Environmental Consultant

Dennis P. Skinner
Assistant Professor, Horticulture

• ESC, Rm. 140
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3539
• dskinner@pct.edu

Education:

• B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

• Pennsylvania College of Technology: Assistant Professor, Horticulture

Professional Affiliations:

• Charter Member: Shenandoah Valley Turf Association
• Pennsylvania Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
• Pennsylvania Nursery Dealers

Carl J. Bower Jr.
Instructor, Horticulture

• ESC, Rm. 135
• 570-320-8038, ext. 3534
• cbower2@pct.edu

Education:

• M.S. Ed., Wilkes University
• B.S., Pennsylvania College of Technology
• A.A.S. (2), Pennsylvania College of Technology

Licenses/Certifications:

• Landscape Industry Certified Horticulture Technician
• PA Certified Horticulturist
• PA Department of Agriculture Certified Pesticide Applicator

Affiliations:

• PA Landscape and Nursery Association
• The Conifer Society
• Augusta Bonsai Club