Class Notes shares the achievements and milestones of alumni of Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessors, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute.

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  • Clifford Early III, 2011

    aviation maintenance technology

    Clifford is a senior aircraft maintenance technician for Schell Brothers. He resides in Lincoln, Del.

  • Matthew Woolcock, 2025

    welding & fabrication engineering technology

    Matthew is a welding engineer for Miller Fabrication. He resides in Oil City.

  • Stephen

    Stephen Griegel, 2007

    information technology: security specialist

    Stephen is the Americas Microsoft Security leader for Accenture Avanade. His teams help organizations across the U.S., Canada and Latin America secure their businesses using Microsoft Security. His son Daniel Chacon is a first-year Penn College student in the building automation engineering technology major. The family recently moved from South Florida to Ellijay, in the mountains of northern Georgia, for a slower pace of life.

  • Maureen (Benfer) Payne, 2005

    floral design/interior plantscape

    Maureen is a lead service representative for United Concordia Companies. In her personal time, she researches historical children's toys, focusing on fashion dolls and their cultural impact. Her replica of a 16th century fashion doll was selected for the Fashion Institute of Technology's upcoming "Doll Dressing" exhibition. The exhibit runs Sept. 10, 2026-Jan. 4, 2027, in The Museum at FIT. She resides in Lewisburg.

  • Jade Neiman, 2025

    nursing

    Jade is an emergency department registered nurse at UPMC Williamsport. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Cale Fleming, 2024

    network administration & engineering technology

    Cale is an IT specialist for Modlogiq, a modular construction company. He resides in Ephrata.

  • Kayla Welch, 2025

    nursing

    Kayla is a registered nurse for Mount Nittany Health. She resides in Russell.

  • Samantha Smith, 2025

    nursing

    Samantha is a registered nurse for Geisinger. She resides in Muncy.

  • Amanda

    Amanda (Ritter) Zimmerman, 2023

    building science and sustainable design: architectural technology

    Amanda is a head architectural technician and project manager for JENA Engineering. She and her husband, Eli, welcomed son Henry in December 2025. They reside in Macungie.

  • Thomas Miele, 1982

    computer information systems

    Thomas retired as manager of information security and compliance for Penn National Insurance. He resides in Bridgeville, Del.

  • Nicole Lichtinger, 2025

    physical therapist assistant and applied health studies

    Nicole is a physical therapist assistant for Orthopedic One. She resides in Erie.

  • Charlie Baum, 2001

    computer information technology: data communications and networking

    Charlie is vice president and lead senior platform engineer for JPMorgan Chase & Co. He holds a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in IT management from Boise State University. He resides in Downingtown.

  • Ryan Zuroski, 2003

    computer information technology: data communications and networking

    Ryan is head of web security and segmentation technologies for Brown Brothers Harriman, a financial services firm. He resides in Eagleville.

  • Nicholas

    Nicholas Perrine, 2021

    information technology: technical support

    Nicholas is a security systems technician for SafeHaven Security. He's working on a side project, creating his own barbecue sauces, with plans to make it a business some day. (He shouts out his former coworkers in the Keystone Dining Room and shares a recipe for a South Carolina-inspired mustard barbecue sauce: 1 cup yellow mustard, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon pepper.) He resides in Port Richey, Fla.

  • Eugene Markowski, 2016

    information technology: network specialist

    Eugene is a senior system engineer for Larson Design Group. He resides in Lititz with his wife, Brianna (Tucker) '18, surgical technology. They welcomed their second child, Scarlett, in 2025.

  • Robert Voroscak, 2017

    information technology: network specialist

    Robert is an information systems manager for US Service Group and owns two IT consulting companies. He resides in Levittown.

  • Ryan Spishock, 2009

    information technology: security specialist

    Ryan is an information systems security engineer for CACI. He resides in Eldersburg, Md.

  • Eric Hein, 2007

    information technology: network specialist

    Eric is a senior platform engineer for Temenos, a technology company specializing in enterprise software for banks and financial services. He resides in Royersford.

  • Jessica Rolley, 2025

    human services & restorative justice

    Jessica is a counselor for White Deer Run. She is pursuing a Master of Social Work from Penn Western University. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Jon Wagner, 2025

    heavy construction equipment technology: technician emphasis and electric power generation technology

    Jon is a mechanic for Allison Crane & Rigging. He resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Steven Thompson, 2025

    landscape/plant production technology

    Steven is a foreman for Pioneer Landscape and Excavating. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Katlyn Steinheiser, 2025

    baking and pastry arts

    Katlyn is a chocolate maker for her family's business, Peter's Chocolate Shoppe. She resides in Butler.

  • Brandan Eiswert, 2025

    business management

    Brandan is a sales consultant for Mattress Warehouse. He resides in Elkland.

  • Joseph Samperi, 2025

    welding technology

    Joseph is a maintenance welder for Vulcan Materials. He resides in Pipersville.

  • Brittnee Stout, 2025

    nursing

    Brittnee, currently an LPN for Geisinger Medical Center, will begin work as an RN in the center's neonatal intensive care unit in February. She has received three DAISY Award nominations and a nursing excellence award. She welcomed a son, Revv, in Feburary 2025 and is continuing her education toward a bachelor's in nursing. She resides in Berwick.

  • Kaytie Helsel, 2025

    nursing

    Kaytie is a registered nurse for UPMC Williamsport. She resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Matthew Miller, 2010

    automotive technology: Honda PACT

    Matthew owns and operates a small business as an automotive technician. He resides in West View.

  • James DePetris, 2025

    electrical technology

    James is an electrician on container cranes for Greenwich Terminals LLC. He resides in Springfield.

  • Cody

    Cody Smith, 2023

    business administration

    Cody is an information technology generalist 1 (IT procurement specialist) for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Purdue Global. He is vice president of the Vineyard Community Activity Center, a nonprofit in Muncy. He resides in Williamsport.

  • James Zagurskie, 2025

    civil engineering technology

    James is a staff engineer 1 for Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. He resides in Mifflintown.

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