Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors serves as the primary governing and oversight body for the college. Its purpose is to guide the institution’s strategic direction, financial stewardship and alignment with its mission as a special mission affiliate of Penn State, while ensuring the long term success of the College.
- Sen. Gene Yaw, CHAIR, PA State Senate 23rd Senatorial District
- Mr. Abraham Harpster, VICE CHAIR, Co-Owner, Evergreen Farms, Inc.
- Mr. Randall E. Black, Treasurer, CEO & President, First Citizens Community Bank
- Dr. Renata Engel, Vice President for the Commonwealth Campuses and Executive Chancellor, The Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Steven P. Johnson, Senior Consultant, SPJ Consulting
- Ms. Shannon Massey, Vice President Assembly Operations, Bell Flight
- Rep. Clint Owlett, PA House of Representatives 68th District
- Mr. Michael Stefan, Vice President for Government & Community Relations, The Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Larry D. Terry II, Vice President for Outreach, The Pennsylvania State University
- Mr. John M. Young, Retired, Young Industries, Inc.
- Dr. Robert E. Dunham, CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
- Mrs. Carol Herrmann, DIRECTOR EMERITA
The Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors meets every other month at the Thompson Professional Development Center on the main campus. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. in the Mountain Laurel Room, unless specified otherwise.
Upcoming Meetings
- April 16, 2026
- June 25, 2026
Past Meetings
President & President's Cabinet
The President’s Cabinet at Pennsylvania College of Technology functions as the President’s senior advisory and coordination body, bringing together key institutional leaders to support strategic decision‑making, operational alignment, and mission execution across the college.
- Michael J. Reed, President
- Katie Bell, Vice President for Strategic Marketing & Communications
- Jeff Brown, Chief Information Officer
- Alison Diehl, Vice President for Workforce Development
- Joanna Flynn, Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost
- Hillary Hofstrom, Vice President for People & Culture
- Patrick Marty, Chief Government & International Relations Officer
- Jen McLean, Dean of Students/Chief Retention Officer
- Shannon Munro, Executive Program Officer
- Jon Nichols, Vice President of Finance/CFO
- Anthony Pace, Vice President for Enrollment & Student Success
- Timothy Rissel, Executive Director of General Services
- Kyle Smith, Vice President for College Relations
- Nate Woods, Executive Director for Student Wellbeing & Inclusive Excellence
The President’s Leadership Council
The President’s Leadership Council (PLC) at Penn College is a strategic advisory body charged with serving as thought leaders, industry advisors and strategic partners, helping the College anticipate workforce trends, expand brand awareness, foster applied innovation and enhance economic opportunity through entrepreneurial pathways.
- Ed Barone, Executive Director of Exit Planning, Kintra Wealth
- Jeffrey L. Erdly, Retired
- Michael L. Fiore, Vice President of Construction, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.
- Jake Fisher, Plant Manager, High Steel Structures
- Ken Healy, Executive Vice President & Director of Engineering, PMF Industries, Inc.
- David Jaramillo, CTO & Co-Founder, Verne
- Dave Lambert, Group President, ITW / Miller Electric Mfg.
- Lynda Livingston, Retired, CEO/CFO, Plastic Development Co, Inc.
- Frank Miller, Executive Vice President, Kenworth of Pennsylvania
- Deb Raupers, Chief Nurse Executive, Guthrie
- Sean M. Stabler, Vice President of Innovation, Sekisui KYDEX
- J. Tyler Thompson, President, The Young Industries, Inc.
- Marshall Welch III, President, PDC Spas
Governance
Pennsylvania College of Technology's internal Governance system is a body of interested faculty, staff, and students—elected, appointed, and volunteer—who help make decisions that directly affect life at Penn College.
Four standing committees of Governance investigate and analyze issues related to academic standards & issues, curriculum, elections and communications, and student affairs. Oversight for the four standing committees rests with College Council, which is also responsible for forwarding reports and recommendations to the College president.
Current Employees & Students can access important Governance information on the myPCT Portal, including: bylaws, committee rosters, agendas and minutes for all committees, an annual report, and "My Voice" anonymous suggestion box.