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School of Natural Resources Management

Schneebeli Earth Science Center, Rm. 105 · (570) 320-8038

Faculty

Matt Bell, Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

Matt Bell, Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

Education:

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

Certification:

  • Commercial Drivers License – Class A
  • State Inspection License – Class 7

Work Experience :

  • 10 years of work experience as a technician, operator and excavation foreman within heavy equipment industry.

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Mike Fetterolf, Lecturer, Diesel Equipment Technology

Mike Fetterolf, Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

Education:

  • Certificate, Williamsport Area Community College

Certification:

  • Commercial Drivers License – Class A
  • State Inspection License – Class 3
  • EPA Certified Refrigeration License

Work Experience :

  • Over 20 years of work experience as a diesel system technician within diesel industry.

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Lester Greevy III, Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

Lester Greevy III, Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

Education:

  • A.A.S., The Williamsport Area Community College
  • B.S., Pennsylvania College of Technology

Certification:

  • ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Diesel Engines
  • Certificate of Competence in Heavy Equipment - Construction
  • The Pennsylvania State University
  • Pennsylvania State Class A Inspection
  • Pennsylvania State Class A CDL

Professional Affiliations:

Advisor: Service and Operation of Heavy Equipment Association

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David Johnson, Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

David Johnson, Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

Education:

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

Certification:

  • ASE Certified Master Technician (Automotive)
  • ASE Certified Truck Technician (Engine)
  • Specialized Electronic Training - GM

Work Experience:

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

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William P. Kilcoyne, Jr., Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

William P. Kilcoyne, Jr., Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

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
  • New York State VICA, Diesel Equipment Technology Event Coordinator

Certification & Licenses:

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

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Mark Sones, Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

Mark Sones, Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

Education:

  • Certificate, The Williamsport Area Community College
  • Trade Competency, The Pennsylvania State University

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Joseph C. Straw, Assistant Professor, Diesel Equipment Technology

Joseph C. Straw, Assistant Professor, Diesel Equipment Technology

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 Fall 2002 and became a full-time member of the faculty in Fall 2003.

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Claude Witts, Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

Claude Witts, Instructor, Diesel Equipment Technology

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
  • Electronic System Parameters
  • Diesel Engine Advanced Diagnostics
  • Class Seven Inspection License
  • Class A Commercial Drivers License

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

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Chris S. Weaver, Lecturer, Diesel Equipment Technology

Chris S. Weaver, Lecturer, Diesel Equipment Technology

Education:

  • Certificate, Diesel Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Certification/Licenses:

  • 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

Work Experience:

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

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Kenneth C. Kuhns, Assistant Professor, Electrical Technology/Occupation

Education:

  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
  • A.A.S., Electronics Technology, Williamsport Area Community College

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James E. Temple, Assistant Professor, Electrical Technology/Occupations

Education:

  • M.Ed., Texas A&M
  • B.S., California State College

Academic Experience:

  • Department Head, Pennsylvania College of Technology (13 years)
  • Faculty, Pennsylvania College of Technology (18 years)
  • Faculty, Williamsport Area High School (7 years)

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Donald R. Nibert, Assistant Professor, Forestry

Donald R. Nibert, Assistant Professor, Forestry

Education:

  • M.S., West Virginia University
  • B.S., West Virginia University

Professional Affiliations :

  • Society of American Foresters (SAF)
  • Council of Eastern Forest Technician Schools (CEFTS)

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James C. Pivirotto, Associate Professor, Forestry

James C. Pivirotto, Associate Professor, Forestry

Education:

  • M.S., Wilkes University
  • B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

 

 

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Dennis F. Ringling, Professor, Forestry

Dennis F. Ringling, Professor, Forestry

Education:

  • D.Ed., Temple University
  • M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S. (2), The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience:

  • Society of American Foresters (SAF)
  • Council of Eastern Forest Technician Schools (CEFTS)

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Dustin Moore, Lecturer, Forestry

Dustin Moore, Lecturer, Forestry

Education:

  • B.S., Forest Science (Forest Management Option), Pennsylvania State University
  • A.A.S., Forest Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Work Experience:

  • 12 years experience as a forest technician, forester and consultant within the forestry industry.  

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Michael A. Dincher, Assistant Professor, Horticulture

Michael A. Dincher, Assistant Professor, Horticulture

Education:

  • 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

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Dennis E. Fink, Assistant Professor, Horticulture

Dennis E. Fink, Assistant Professor, Horticulture

Education:

  • A.A.S., The Williamsport Area Community College

Academic Experience:

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology: Assistant Professor, Horticulture

Professional Affiliations:

  • Ohio Florist Association (OFA)
  • Pennsylvania Floral Industry Association (PFIA)

Awards:

  • Master Teacher, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1997

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Dennis P. Skinner, Assistant Professor, Horticulture

Dennis F. Ringling, Professor, Forestry

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

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Carl J. Bower Jr., Lecturer, Horticulture

Carl J. Bower Jr., Lecturer, Horticulture

Education:

  • B.S., Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • A.A.S. (2), Pennsylvania College of Technology

Licenses/Certifications:

  • PA Certified Horticulturist
  • PA Department of Agriculture Certified Pesticide Applicator

Affiliations:

  • The Conifer Society
  • The North American Rock Garden Society
  • Augusta Bonsai Club

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Debra A. Buckman, Assistant Professor, Environmental Technology

Education:

  • M.S.Ed., Beaver College (Arcadia University)
  • B.A., Mansfield University

Work Experience:

Environmental Engineer, Textron Lycoming Division (4 years)
Responsible for the daily operations of the environmental program including hazardous and residual wastes, air pollution control, wastewater treatment and chemical inventory. Performed all training for RCRA, HazCom and DOT requirements for over 300 employees. Completed all major reports including monthly discharge monitoring reports for wastewater treatment, air emission inventory annual report, hazardous waste biennial report, residual waste biennial report, SARA Title III chemical inventory and toxic substance release reporting. Additional work was done on the sites Superfund project and asbestos management. Wrote the Title V Clean Air Act applications under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Wrote the permit application for the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System. (Left Textron for PCT before either permit was negotiated.)

Sr. Chemist and Environmental Compliance, Litton Electron Devices Division (8 years)
Responsible for the hazardous waste management program, wastewater treatment system and other environmental projects. Performed all RCRA, DOT and HazCom training for 200 employees. Completed all major environmental reports. Additionally was responsible for the chemistry of the electroplating operations. Performed complex chemical analysis methods including Kjeldahl and cyanide distillations. Worked with atomic absorption and visible spectrometer. Also coordinated outside laboratory analysis operations. Wrote the permit applications for two National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits and successfully negotiated the terms of the permit.

Sr. Chemist, Avco Lycoming (4 years)
Responsible for the chemistry of the electroplating facility, wastewater treatment and boilers. Worked with outside vendors for laboratory services. Began the evaluation of all wastes at the facility under the new Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

Teacher of Biological and Physical Sciences, Philadelphia School District (5 years)
Taught 10, 11 and 12th grade sciences including biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science. For three years taugh

Certifications & Memberships:

  • RCRA Hazardous Waste
  • DOT Hazardous Materials
  • Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) 40 hour
  • Member of the Lycoming County Local Emergency Planning Committee (since 1984)

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Steve R. Parker, Instructor, Environmental Technology

Education:

  • 1995-1998, Ph.D. Work in Environmental Science (Course work except dissertation completed)
  • 1994-1998, Arizona State University
    Master of Science candidate in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
    Specialty: Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
  • 1976-1978, University of Arizona
    Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Conferred May 1979
    Specialty: Environmental Management
    Thesis: “Definition and Characterization of Non-High Level Waste in the Thorium Fuel Cycle”
  • 1972-1976, University of Arizona
    Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Conferred May 1976

Academic Experience:

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Instructor in Environmental Technology
  • Central Arizona College, Professor of Math/Science
  • Arizona State University
  • Faculty Associate/Lecturer in HAZMAT Technology and in Math
  • Professional Research Faculty in Center for Energy Systems Research
  • Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Adjunct Associate Professor in Math and Science

Government Experience:

  • Tribal
    Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Cultural & Environmental Services Division Manager
  • Potter Valley Indian Tribe, Acting Tribal Environmental Manager
  • State and Local
    State of Arizona, Environmental Engineer in Environmental Health Services-Bureau of Air Quality
  • State of Arizona, Pima County, Air Quality Analyst in Department of Health

Professional Committees and Awards:

  • Certificate of Acknowledgement from EPA for serving as the Technical Manager on the first tribal landfill gas to energy project and joint utility/tribal project in the United States
  • Invited Speaker at the 9th Annual EPA/Tribal Environmental Conference on “Environmental Enforcement through Leases”, EPA Region 9
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Eradicating Dumping on Tribal Land from the State of Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (September 2000)
  • Lecturer for EPA/Inter-Tribal Environmental Program on “Air Quality - Tribal Implementation Plan (TIP)” to Tribes of Regions 4 and 6 in Dallas
  • Co-author of the Tribal Water Quality Standards and approved by EPA to be the 17th Tribe in US to establish “Water Quality Standards for the Surface Waters and Aquifers of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community”
  • Tribal Affairs Work Group representative from Region 9 on Forum on States and Tribes Toxics Action (FOSTTA) to EPA-HQ (1998-2003)
  • Invited Speaker to the EPA Region 9/Tribal Non-point Source Workshop, “Tribal NPS Management Program”, Reno NV
  • Tribal Representative for Region 9 Tribes on the Western Regional Air Partnership (WRAP) and Market Trading Committee (1998-2002)
  • Nominated “Teacher of the Year” in the College of Liberal Arts at Arizona State University (1996)
  • Co-Advisor for Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at Central Arizona College, voted Western Regional PTK of the Year (1991)
  • Co-Principle on a National Science foundation grant for a “Multi-purpose Laboratory on the Apache Junction Campus”

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