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. Share your story.

Daniel

Daniel McCauley, 1994

architectural technology

Daniel is a partner in The Martin Architectural Group. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Drexel University (2002) and is a licensed architect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. He is involved with the Urban Land Institute and is a 20-year volunteer with Chester County Habitat for Humanity's Build a House Build a Dream contest for area fifth graders. He resides in Philadelphia.

Shea

Shea Reiley, 2011

heavy construction equipment technology (2008) and technology management

Shea is an operating engineer for Mascaro Construction of Pittsburgh. He resides in Oakdale.

Tom Sands, 1973

nursery management

Tom retired from UPS Freight after 10 years as a delivery driver. He was a machinery repairman second class in the U.S. Navy from 1979-83, serving on the USS LaSalle in the Persian Gulf 1980-83, and he owned Sands Plants Landscape Design for over 20 years. He resides in Grand Junction, Colo.

Jack Stahley, 2023

residential construction technology & management

Jack is a project manager for Erwin Forrest Builders, responsible for general oversight of residential construction jobs. He resides in Allentown.

Ben Sosa, 2020

business administration: sport and event management

Ben is a branch manager for Chadwell Supply. He resides in Northville, Mich.

William Calvert, 1988

electrical technology

William is a field operations coordinator for Altoona Water Authority. He has been employed by the authority for 34 years and has spent most of that time supervising the Distribution, Instrumentation and Controls Department. He resides in Hollidaysburg with his wife of 32 years. They have two grown sons.

Garrett Baker, 2009

electrical technology

Garrett is an electrical specialist for American Refining Group. He designs, plans and implements electrical equipment and projects for the refinery. He resides in Smethport with his wife and their two children (a son and daughter).

Amanda (Boler) Huff-Santoyo, 1998

legal assistant-paralegal

Amanda is a third-party administrator for Valley Forge Pension Management. She is the mother of two sons: one who recently graduated from college and one who soon will. She resides in Muncy and makes this request: "My father, Stanley Boler, was a professor at Penn College of Technology in the electronics department for many years and is currently battling cancer and has been given a short time to live, so any stories anyone would want to share on his impact in their life would be greatly appreciated."

Ryan Fisher, 2016

engineering design technology, electronics and computer engineering technology: robotics and automation (2014)

Ryan is a mechanical design engineer for Reading Bakery Systems. He uses computer-aided drafting software to design custom machinery for the food industry, mainly continuous mixers. He resides in Newmanstown.

John Fosselman, 1970

electronics technology

John retired as a senior biomedical equipment technician after 39 years at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. He resides in Lewistown and is planning a fly-in fishing trip in Canada, a visit to his son in California and local bicycling trips.

Marc Larson, 1998

civil engineering technology, surveying technology

Marc owns Minuteman Supply LLC. After 25 years in land surveying, he followed his hobby and started a small business dealing in collectible firearms and militaria. He is a fully licensed federal firearms dealer and resides in Pottstown.

Heather (Crays) Infield, 2008

surgical technology

Heather is a surgical technician for UPMC Northwest. She resides in Franklin with her husband and son.

Richard Taylor, 1964

toolmaking technician

Richard retired from IBM Corp. after 37 years. He completed the company's apprentice toolmaker program in 1968, then enrolled at Utah State University's manufacturing engineering course. He progressed to the position of development engineer/manager for IBM and authored/co-authored several U.S. patents. He resides in Fuquay-Varina, N.C., where he is enjoying his hobbies and his grandkids.

Thomas Hughes, 1990

landscape/nursery technology

Thomas was recently promoted to associate principal, senior landscape architect in HDR's New York City architecture and engineering office. He manages and designs landscapes for all types of architectural projects, both in the U.S. and worldwide. He holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from Temple University (1997). He resides in Somerville, N.J.

Kirstin Klopp, 2021

Dental Hygiene

Kirstin is a registered dental hygienist for Robert E. Chianelli, DMD. She got married in Ocotober 2023 in Jamaica. She resides in Jersey Shore.

Alexa (Moore) Boatman, 2013

business management

Alexa is a senior program specialist for Workforce Development at Penn College. She resides in Williamsport.

Terri (Neufer) Brewer, 1983

computer information systems

Terri is the assistant director of advancement operations and data management for Lycoming College. She resides in South Williamsport.

Kelly Kurtz, 2018

dental hygiene: health policy and administration

Kelly is a dental hygienist for the Clinton County Community Dental Clinic. She resides in Cogan Station.

Sheree Snyder, 1998

dental hygiene

Sheree is a dental hygienist for Douglas Evans, DDS. She resides in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Nolan

Nolan Hansen, 2014

building construction technology

Nolan is a corrosion control technician for UGI. He surveys and maintains existing cathodic protection systems, assists contractors in the installation of corrosion control systems, and assists in pipeline integrity assessment. He resides in Coplay.

Diane Shaheen, 1988

individual studies

Diane completed a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies: business and leadership from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in August 2023 - two days before her 64th birthday. She resides in Pittsfield, Mass.

Timothy Courtot, 1994

machinist general

Timothy is the department chair of manufacturing for Guilford Technical Community College. He teaches CNC machining and is the department lead for the welding, computer integrated machining and mechatronics departments. He holds a doctorate in strategic leadership, a Master of Business Administration, and a bachelor's in computer systems management, business and organizational leadership. He relocated to High Point, N.C., two years ago to escape Pennsylvania's snow.

Greg Gilliland, 2008

aviation maintenance technology

Greg recently relocated from Pittsburgh to Bossier City, La., with his wife and two sons to start a new position as airworthiness manager for Metro Aviation.

Glenn Gerbrick, 2015

welding and fabrication engineering technology

Glenn is a welding engineer for Philly Shipyard, a leading U.S. shipbuilder. He resides in Collegeville.

Derek Rinaldo, 2007

civil engineering technology, surveying technology

Derek is a senior client representative for C.S. Davidson Inc. He resides in York.

Stephen Hill, 1998

architectural technology

Stephen is a project manager for Sun Precast, a manufacturer of cast stone. Several of his projects have won awards from the Cast Stone Institute and the Architectural Precast Association. He has been employed at Sun Precast since he met representatives at the Penn College Career Fair. and has transitioned from drafter to estimator, senior estimator and now project manager. He's also the co-founder of the Down Syndrome Society of the Susquehanna Valley. He's been married to his high school sweetheart for 23 years. They have two children and reside in Beavertown.

Dave Ploss, 1978

construction carpentry

Dave is a facilities manager for the Redevelopment Authority of Corry, maintaining the buildings and properties owned by the authority. He resides in Corry and recently celebrated his 45th wedding anniversary.

Brian

Brian Barner, 1996

business management

Brian is a sales order lead for Cargill Protein, a supplier of textured soy protein. He resides in Harrisburg.

Patrick Hufnagle, 2022

applied management and baking & pastry arts

Patrick is a full-time pastry chef for Penn College's Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. He is an American Culinary Federation-recognized certified pastry culinarian. "I accepted the full-time pastry chef position in August and have been having a blast and can't wait to see what the future will hold," he says. He resides in Jersey Shore.

Stephen Cunningham, 1982

general studies, computer information systems (1990)

Stephen retired as director emeritus of institutional research and analysis after 15 years with SUNY Cortland. He held similar roles at Roanoke Chowan Community College and Penn College/WACC, where he worked 1985-2001. He holds a bachelor's in mathematics: statistics emphasis from Penn State and completed graduate study in higher education at Penn State (all but dissertation). He resides in Cortland, N.Y.

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