Transportation Technology
Faculty
Automotive
John Cuprisin
Associate Professor, Automotive (Ford ASSET)
- ATC, Rm. 103
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7859
- jcuprisi@pct.edu
Ronald A. Garner, Ph.D.
Professor, Automotive Technology Management
- AATC
- 570-321-6730
- rgarner@pct.edu
- Education
- Ph.D., Workforce Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- M.S., Vocational Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S., Vocational Education, The Pennsylvania State University
- B.S., Accounting, Pennsylvania College of Technology
- A.A.S., Ford ASSET, Lehigh Co Community College
- Academic Experience
- Teaches Junior and Senior Automotive Technology Management Course (B.S.)
- Work Experience
- 1993 - Present - Automotive Instructor
- 1997 - 1999 - Penn State Auto Repair Inc. VP of Operations
- 1992 - 1995 - A-1 Auto Tech and Garage of Wheels owner/operator
- 1990 - 1992 - President, Rolling Automotive Garage Service Inc.
- 1988 - 2000 - Automotive Garage Owner
- 1986 - 1990 - Dealership technician
- 1983 - 1988 - Rolls Royce Mechanical Restoration technician
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
- Advanced Engine Performance and Compressed Natural Gas Certification
- Multiple Automotive Manufacturer training certifications
- Pennsylvania Automotive Emission Instructor
- Ford Motor Corporation's 1990 Presidential Award winner for Service Excellence
Christopher J. Holley
Instructor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 147
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7924
- cholley@pct.edu
- Education
- M.S., Management Information Systems, Southern Polytechnic State University - Marietta, GA
- B.S., Information Systems, Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, CA
- A.A.S., Automotive, North Metro Technical Institute/ Floyd College Alworth, GA
- Academic Experience
- 1998-2003, Auto Instructor, North Metro Technical College
- Work Experience
- Five years Automotive Experience (Automotive Technician)
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
- ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance (L1)
- ASE Certified Automotive Machinist (GAS) Assembly Specialist (MG3)
- ASE Certified Automotive Exhaust Specialist (X1)
- ASE Certified Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
Jeffrey Januchowski
Instructor, Automotive (Ford ASSET)
- ATC, Rm. 103
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7613
- jjanucho@pct.edu
Dale E. Jaenke
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 133
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7617
- djaenke@pct.edu
- Education
- B.A. Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia
- Certificate Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg, Virginia
- Academic Experience
- 1996 - Present - Pennsylvania College of Technology
- 1992 - 1995 - John Tyler Community College, Chester, Virginia
- 1990 - 1991 - Chesterfield Technical Center
- 1986 - 1990 John Tyler Community College, Chester, Virginia
- Work Experience
- 1991 - 1992 - Taylor's Service Center, Dinwiddle, Virginia
- 1985 - 1986 - Esteppe Oldsmobile/Nissan, Lynchburg, Virginia
- 1982 - 1985 - Brockman Chevy/Oldsmobile/Subaru, Amherst, Virginia
- 1981 - 1982 - Lynchburg Ford Lynchburg, Virginia
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
- ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance (L1)
- Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certified
- Member of NACAT (North American Council of Automotive Teachers)
Larry B. Leavitt
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 107A
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7060
- lleavitt@pct.edu
- Education
- M.S. Technical Education (Urban Emphasis)
- B.S. Vocational and Industrial Education
- A.A.S. Automotive Technology
- Academic Experience
- Six years Hillhouse High School (Vocational Auto) Connecticut
- Thirteen years Pomperaug High School (Vocational Auto) Connecticut
- Seven years Part and Full time at Naugatuck Technical College Connecticut
- 1997-present - Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Work Experience
- Three years work in Auto body
- Three years work in Auto Transmissions
- Eight years Foreign Car Service
- Four years engine rebuilding and machine work
- Twenty years Marine Mechanic (part time - summers)
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
- ASE Certified Advanced Automobile Engine Performance (L1)
- Auto Seigert Certified
- Alternative Fuels Certified
- Three time Connecticut winner of Celebration of Excellence award
- Member of SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
- Member of STS Service Technician Society
John J. Macko Jr.
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 137
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7431
- jmacko@pct.edu
- Education
- A.A.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology and Williamsport Area Community College
- Academic Experience
- Ten years teaching secondary vocational students in auto body repair
- Four years teaching post-secondary students in auto body repair
- Eight years teaching post secondary students in automotive repair
- Work Experience
- Five years in Automotive/Auto body repair
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Automobile Technician
- ICAR Certified Auto Body Technician
- 1995 ASE/DuPont Refinish Technician of the year
Charles Probst
Instructor, Automotive Technology (Honda PACT)
- ATC, Rm. 147
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7121
- cprobst@pct.edu
Chad Rudloff
Instructor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 140
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7878
- chr1@pct.edu
David P. Showan
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 147
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7608
- dshowan@pct.edu
- Education
- A.A.S. Automotive - Williamsport Area Community College
- B.S. Psychology - Lock Haven University
- M.Ed. Education - Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Academic Experience
- 1990 to present - Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
- Work Experience
- 1984-1985 - Cadillac, Pontiac, Mazda, dealership technician
- 1985-1987 - Chevrolet dealership technician
- 1987-1988 - Shop owner and manager
- 1988-1990 - Sales and service manager, Chevrolet franchise
- Awards & Certifications
- Certified Pennsylvania Safety Inspection Mechanic Instructor
- ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
- ASE Certified Automobile Advanced Engine Performance (L1)
- Toyota Certified Technician Program 2000
- MACS Certified in Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
Wayne A. Smith
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 107A
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7435
- wsmith@pct.edu
- Education
- B.S. University of Southern Colorado
- A.A.S. Williamsport Area Community College
- Voc 1 The Pennsylvania State University
- Academic Experience
- 1979-1984 - Auto Body faculty, WACC
- 1987-present - Automotive faculty, WACC/Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Work Experience
- 1969-1973 - Gibbs Pontiac & Buick
- 1973-1979 - Whipple's Auto Body
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
William H. Schaefer
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 137
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7410
- wschaefe@pct.edu
- Education
- A.A.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology
- A.A. Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Certificate Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Certificate Williamsport Area Community College
- Academic Experience
- 14 years Williamsport Area Community College and Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Work Experience
- 17 Years Automotive Technician
- Awards & Certifications
- ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
- Who's Who Among American Teachers, 1998
- May 2000 - Excellence in teaching Award, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Joseph Tavani
Temporary Lecturer, Automotive (Honda PACT)
- ATC, Rm. 132A
- 570-320-2400, ext. 4109
- jtavani@pct.edu
Christopher Trapani
Instructor, Automotive Technology
- ATC, Rm. 102
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7225
- cat6@pct.edu
Christopher Van Stavoren
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology; Department Head
- ATC, Rm. 146
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7436
- cvanstav@pct.edu
Aviation
James E. Doebler
Associate Professor, Aviation; Co-Department Head; Textron Service School Instructor
- Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. A205
- 570-320-2400, ext. 3629
- jdoebler@pct.edu
Awards & Certifications:
A&P, IA, DME
Gary S. Giacobbi
Associate Professor, Aviation
- Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. A205
- 570-320-2400, ext. 3632
- ggiacobb@pct.edu
Awards & Certifications:
A&P
Walter V. Gower
Assistant Professor, Aviation
- Lumley Aviation Center
- 570-320-2400, ext. 3632
- wgower@pct.edu
Awards & Certifications:
A&P, IA
Thomas D. Inman
Assistant Professor, Avionics; Co-Department Head
- Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. 204
- 570-320-2400, ext. 3630
- tinman@pct.edu
Education:
Leadership Certificate, The Chair Academy
M.S., Bloomsburg University, Instructional Technology
B.S., Western Michigan University, Liberal Studies
A.A.S., Ferris State College, Avionics
Certificate, Calhoun Area Vocational Center, Television Repair
Academic Experience:
28 years experience in Aviation Electronics
22 years in avionic education
Work Experience:
Technician for avionics sales and service shops in Columbus, Ohio, and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Computer Consultant
Technician for a cablevision company in Battle Creek, Michigan Federal Communications Commission General Radio Telephone License
Pilot's License with Instrument Rating
Federal Aviation Administration Advance Ground Instructor's License
23 industry certifications for repair of specific avionic systems
4 Aircraft Electronics Association certificates
Aircraft Electronics Technician Certificate with radio communications endorsement
Executive Director of the International Association for Avionics Education (AAE)
Amateur Radio Civil Emergency Certification
Publications:
Avionics News — “Theory and Practice,” a monthly column started January of 2007.
National Center for Aircraft Technician Training website — The website for the National Center, funded by the National Science Foundation
Association for Avionics Education Newsletter — An online newsletter for the Association for Avionics Education.
The Wildcat Flyer — Published by Pennsylvania College of Technology, I serve as editor of this four page magazine.
USA in Space, Third Edition — ISBN: 1-58765-295-5 - Essay topic: SpaceShipOne
Encyclopedia of Flight (2002) — three articles: "Avionics", "Instruments", and "Autopilots"
AAE Newsletter — Association for Avionics Education (Fall 1999 Volume 9, Issue 3)
Michigan Aviation — "Instructors Corner" (August 1995, Volume 28, Number 4)
Lansing Community College Repair Station Inspection Procedures Manual (1989)
William F. Stepp III
Associate Professor, Aviation
- Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. A205
- 570-320-2400, ext. 3631
- wstepp@pct.edu
Awards & Certifications:
A&P, IA, Private Pilot License
Robert M. Werkmeister
Assistant Professor, Aviation
- Lumley Aviation Center, Rm. A205
- 570-320-2400, ext. 3631
- rwerkmei@pct.edu
Awards & Certifications:
A&P, IA, Commercial Pilot - Multi-engine Instrument
Collision Repair
Michael Bierly
Temp. Faculty, Collision Repair
- CAL, Rm. 191
- 570-320-2400, ext. 8051
- mbierly2@pct.edu
Loren Bruckhart
Temp. Faculty, Collision Repair
- CAL, Rm. 151
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7277
- lbruckha@pct.edu
Roy Klinger
Instructor, Collision Repair; Department Head
- CAL, Rm. 152
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7964
- rklinger@pct.edu
Alfred Thomas II
Associate Professor, Collision Repair
- CAL, Rm. 153
- 570-320-2400, ext. 7276
- athomas@pct.edu
