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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  • Fred Hoffman Jr., 1971

    printing

    Fred is a sales representative for Hoffman Advertising. He resides in Mifflinburg.

  • Brian Romberger, 2003

    building construction technology

    Brian is a senior construction manager for Sheetz Inc. He oversees new store builds, as well as rebuilds and remodels. He resides in Duncannon.

  • William VanSteamburg, 1963

    electronics technology

    William is retired and resides in Bristol, Vt.

  • Andrea (Albright) Davidson, 2005

    nursing

    Andrea is a registered nurse for Apple Hill Surgical Center, where she works in the pre-operative and post-anesthesia care unit. She resides in Dover.

  • Robert Nolter, 1974

    electrical technology

    Robert retired after 42.5 years as an electrical design engineer. He resides in Catasauqua with his wife. They have two sons and three grandchildren. He welcomes contact from classmates.

  • Michael Weaver, 2006

    graphic communications management

    Michael is a print operator for CCL Tube. He prints the text and images on plastic tubes that are then capped and sent to customers for filling with sunscreens, shampoos, lotions, etc. He resides in Plymouth.

  • Timothy Burger, 2006

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

    Timothy is a commercial HVAC service technician for Worth & Co. He is married and resides in White Haven.

  • William Lechler, 1973

    civil engineering technology

    William is retired and resides in Galeton.

  • Michael Miller, 1992

    toolmaking technology

    Michael is a toolmaker for Lycoming Engines. He resides in Linden.

  • Shaun Bentz, 2007

    civil engineering technology

    Shaun is a senior highway engineer for Stantec Consulting Services Inc. He resides in Palmyra.

  • Frances (Sommerfeld) McMahon, 1994

    office administration - executive

    Frances is an administrative assistant for the Law & Public Safety Department at Sinclair Community College. She resides in Waynesville, Ohio, and recently welcomed her sixth grandchild (second grandson).

  • Robert Peckins, 1966

    toolmaking technician

    Robert is retired after 45 years in various management positions in the aerospace industry. He resides in Candor, N.Y.

  • Kevin Fry, 1994

    industrial drafting technology

    Kevin is an engineering and quality manager for Andritz. He resides in Montoursville.

  • Caleb Schirmer, 2016

    landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis (2014) and applied management

    Caleb is pursuing a doctorate in higher education administration from Bradley University. He is a coordinator of student success for Mid-America Christian University and resides in Moore, Okla.

  • Joe

    Joe Tertel, 2002

    graphic design

    Joe married Liz Garneau on May 4, 2023. Alumni in attendance: Chris Legarski '03, graphic design; Lizzie Legarski '12, nursing; Phil Coffman '01, construction management; Kate (Bishop) Hunter '00, culinary arts technology; Rev. Lee Gable '02, construction management; Wendy (Frew) Nicodemus '05, graphic design; and Rick Boyer '03, graphic design. Joe and Liz reside in Harrisburg.

  • Karina (Thomas) Guerrero, 2005

    business administration: banking and finance

    Karina is a human resources manager for Ralph S. Alberts Co. She resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Megan (Pennington) Asbeck, 2011

    graphic design

    Megan is the assistant director for web design for State University of New York at Brockport. In 2023, she received a Master of Fine Arts in visual studies from SUNY Brockport & Visual Studies Workshop. She is also an adjunct instructor of web design at the university. She resides in Akron, N.Y.

  • James Jimenez, 2013

    applied health studies

    James is a perioperative services business operations manager for Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center. He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration in healthcare management from Western Governors University. He resides in Sacramento, Calif.

  • Frank Daugherty, 2012

    electronics and computer engineering technology: robotics and automation

    Frank is a program operations manager/parts and service manager for Farason Corp. He manages nine programmers and five parts-and-service staff members. He resides in Morgantown.

  • Ashley Beatty-Heist, 2012

    building science and sustainable design

    Ashley is a lead field assessor for the County of Lycoming. She became a certified Pennsylvania evaluator through the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers in 2023. She married John Heist in July 2022. They reside in Montoursville.

  • Chad Chelius, 1993

    graphic communication

    Chad is the principal owner of Chax Training and Consulting. He specializes in creating PDF files that can be read by people who are blind, visually impaired, or have a cognitive disability or other disability. He helps others make the content they create accessible to all people, regardless of their disability. He resides in Shillington.

  • Sandra (Angstadt) Reichard, 2011

    ornamental horticulture: landscape technology emphasis

    Sandra is a loan analyst for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. She welcomed her third daughter, Cora, in September 2023. They reside in Kutztown.

  • Joshua

    Joshua Wilson, 2011

    accounting

    Joshua is a senior tax accountant for Shaner Hotel Group. He is married, has a son and daughter and resides in Pleasant Gap.

  • Frank Bardo III, 1981

    welding

    Frank is director of fabrication for Canam Bridges. He resides in Conestoga.

  • Alisha (Howell) Summa, 2012

    baking and party arts

    Alisha owns Lynn Sandy's Bakery, which has been rated Best Wedding Cakes and Best Bakery in the Scranton Times-Tribune. She was featured in Penn College's 2023 Visiting Chef Series and resides in Waymart.

  • John

    John Curry, 2008

    manufacturing engineering technology

    John is a senior principal engineer, manufacturing, for Northrop Grumman. He resides in Palm Bay, Fla.

  • David Resh, 2001

    computer aided drafting technology

    David is a project manager for Consolidated Engineers. He resides in Reading.

  • Michael Brown, 2009

    information technology: network specialist

    Michael is a development operations engineer/server administrator for Centroid LLC. He resides in Glen Burnie, Md.

  • Elijah Rush, 2023

    engineering design technology

    Elijah is a design engineer for Great Coasters International. He resides in Elysburg.

  • Daniel Wood III, 1972

    business management

    Daniel is retired and recently moved to Erie. He and his wife of 30 years have two daughters, a son and five grandsons.

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