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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  • Tom Blanchard, 1974

    electrical construction

    Tom retired after 40 years in quality control and quality assurance with the Department of Energy and Department Defense: 15 years in nuclear power construction and 25 with Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Traffic Control, building, inspecting, testing and installing landing and approach systems on aircraft carriers. He resides in Park Hall, Md.

  • Christiana (Hlywiak) McElhenny, 2021

    dental hygiene

    Christiana is a dental hygienist for MJP Family Dental. She married Evan L. McElhenny '22, engineering design technology, on Sept. 9, 2023. They reside in Mount Joy.

  • Faith (Myers) Semon, 2023

    nursing

    Fath and her husband, Nicholas '23, electronics & computer engineering technology, welcomed a son, Owynn, on New Year's Day 2026. They reside in Pittsburgh.

  • Corey Bangs, 2017

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Corey is president of Pro-Cel Mold, a machine shop specializing in molds and tooling for the plastics industry. He got married in 2023, purchased Pro-Cel Mold in 2024 and welcomed a son, Jet Peter Bangs, in August 2025. They reside in Horsham.

  • Kirk Gottschall, 2009

    plastics and polymer technology

    Kirk is an operations manager, east region, for MJ Electric. He oversees work in 10 states, including transmission, substation and distribution. He resides in Bernville.

  • Jonathan Stewart, 1995

    computer aided drafting and design

    Jonathan is the president for CADvisers, which marks its 25th anniversary in 2026. He was the technical editor for "Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010" and has worked with AutoDesk in helping with the development of Civil 3D since its inception in 2006. He's also a tournament bass angler and resides in Willow Street.

  • Vic

    Vic Konsavage, 2010

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Vic is a field welding engineer for Bechtel Corp. He resides in West Richland, Wash.

  • Daniel Richner, 2016

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Daniel is a process engineer for Keystone Powdered Metal Co. He resides in Port Allegany.

  • Kalie

    Kalie Kostelnik, 2023

    human services & restorative justice

    Kalie is an advocate supervisor for the Dauphin County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. She supervises 30 CASA volunteers who represent children in foster care from their court journey to home placement. She resides in Mechanicsburg.

  • James Jeffries, 2018

    information technology sciences - gaming and simulation

    James is a senior technical lead for Infosys. He mentors junior developers, researches and designs proofs of concept that integrate emerging technology into clients' workflow, and showcases technology at expos and hubs across the U.S. He resides in Tolland, Conn.

  • Robert Layng, 2008

    toolmaking technology

    Robert is an engineering machinist/technician for Lafayette College. He consults with students and faculty about designs and parts manufacture and fabricates student designs or shows them where they could use improvement. He also installs and maintains equipment for the engineering department. He resides in Easton.

  • David Gadalla, 2019

    aviation maintenance technology

    David is the associate program manager - learning and development for Dick's Sporting Goods. He holds a Master of Education from University of Pittsburgh. He resides in Pittsburgh.

  • Rachelle Horning, 2014

    legal assistant: paralegal studies

    Rachelle is a senior e-discovery paralegal for Singleton Schreiber, LLP. She resides in Pittsburgh.

  • Cathy (Hoffman) Yarbrough, 1976

    journalism

    Cathy is retired and resides in Carrollton, Georgia. She holds a bachelor's in speech communication from Shippensburg.

  • Peggy (Poorman) Litz, 1976

    journalism

    Peggy is retired and resides in Avis.

  • Emily Stevens, 2025

    physician assistant studies

    Emily is a PA for The Guthrie Clinic.

  • Sarah (Shoop) Herr, 2021

    game & simulation programming

    Sarah is a self-employed instructional designer and consultant. She designs e-learning modules and training materials for various trades and positions. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Tyler Kinkaid, 2019

    building science & sustainable design

    Tyler is an architectural designer for Hunt Engineers, Architects & Surveyors. His work is primarily in the K-12 education sector. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Bryan Vertigan, 2003

    graphic communications management

    Bryan is manager of sales execution for Menasha Packaging. He resides in Glenmoore.

  • Brandin

    Brandin Smith, 2019

    information technology sciences - gaming and simulation

    Brandin is an automation engineer for Community Medical Services. He develops and maintains automation systems that reduce repetitive manual tasks. He resides in Rahway, N.J.

  • Tyler Kroposki, 2021

    software development & information management

    Tyler is a software engineer for Lockheed Martin. He resides in Westtown, N.Y.

  • Joseph Myers, 2018

    information technology sciences - gaming and simulation

    Joseph is a software developer for Cutco, developing in-house software. He resides in Eldred.

  • Rebecca High, 2022

    baking & pastry arts (2021) and applied management

    Rebecca is a product development coordinator for Sheetz. She researches, develops and commercializes new products within Sheetz's bakery and ready-to-eat categories. She is engaged to Josh Rosenberger '21, residential construction technology & management and resides in Mercersburg.

  • Matthew Elison, 2004

    building construction technology

    Matthew is a self-employed general contractor. He owns Elison Construction & Renovation and resides in Allentown.

  • Vincent Ferraro, 2025

    automation engineering technology: robotics & automation

    Vincent is a robotics manufacturing technician for Molg, where robotic microfactories autonomously disassemble complex devices like laptops and servers, recovering valuable components for reuse, remanufacturing or recycling. He resides in Purcellville, Va.

  • Adam Check, 2017

    information assurance and cyber security

    Adam is an information security tech lead for Freddie Mac. He resides in Hanover, Md.

  • Trent

    Trent Goodhart, 2017

    information technology: network specialist

    Trent is an IT support specialist at Ryder's Chambersburg warehouse. He resides in Shippensburg.

  • David Rockwell, 2024

    network administration & engineering technology and information assurance & cyber security

    David is a cyber analyst/network administrator for Advanced Conversion Technology, a provider of military-grade power supplies. He resides in Harrisburg.

  • Samuel Rowcliffe, 2024

    network administration & engineering technology

    Samuel is a network and software technician for App-Techs, which specializes in video surveillance, access control and industrial wireless networks. He resides in York.

  • Gavyn Boatman, 2025

    information technology: network & user support

    Gavyn is an information security/technology analyst for Truck-Lite. He's also pursuing a bachelor's from Penn College in information assurance and cyber security. He resides in Lock Haven.

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