All in
President Michael J. Reed
“I love our mission, what we represent and the opportunities we create for our next generation of tomorrow makers. I am ‘all in,’ and I will do everything I can to maximize our collective expertise in order to place our students in the most competitive position for long-term success. Industry is in need of more Penn College graduates, and I look forward to working closely with our board, faculty and staff—as well as our community and industry leaders—to ensure we are maximizing opportunities so that our students are well-prepared to enter and advance within high-demand career fields.”
About Dr. Reed
Michael J. Reed became the eighth president of Pennsylvania College of Technology on July 1, 2022. A native of Glenshaw, a Pittsburgh suburb, Dr. Reed is one of 10 siblings and a first-generation college student.
Dr. Reed has extensive experience in higher education and secondary education. Before being named vice president for academic affairs and provost—the chief academic officer for Penn College, responsible for overseeing the delivery of 100-plus academic programs and leading more than 600 employees in the college’s Academic Affairs Division—He served as vice president for academic operations and associate provost; dean of the former School of Sciences, Humanities & Visual Communications; and assistant dean of liberal arts and sciences.
Previously, Dr. Reed served as head principal at Williamsport Area High School and as principal at the SciTech Campus of Harrisburg High School, which offers an honors-level college preparatory experience to a select group of highly motivated students. He also was principal of the former William Penn Alternative School, which served high-risk students in the Harrisburg area.
Prior to that, he was a school counselor in the Upper Dauphin Area School District and a teacher and counselor for Abraxas Youth & Family Services, Marienville.
Dr. Reed holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Drexel University, a Master of Education in Counseling and Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He also earned a Post-Master Certificate in School Administration from Penn State.
Dr. Reed’s past and present community affiliations include Academic Advisory Board member for the PA Interscholastic Esports Associates; the Salvation Army of Williamsport, Advisory Board; and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Future Made By Hand
Planning Committee
Jim Dougherty III
Executive Director of the CAC
Allison Grove
Director of Student Engagement
Loni Kline
VP for College Relations/Chief Philanthropy Officer
Sue Mahaffey
Coordinator of Enrollment Management Operations
Jennifer McLean
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Adam Miller
Manager, Instructional Media Production
Tina Miller
Director of Public Relations & Marketing
Amanda Whitesel
Manager Audio/Visual Services
Brenda Wiegand
Associate Director of Academic Operations
Becky Shaner
Senior Manager of Donor Relations and Special Events
Brian Walton
Assistant Dean of Business & Hospitality
Thomas Speicher
Writer/Video Producer
