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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  • Nathan Tabon, 2022

    construction management

    Nathan is an assistant project manager for Power Services Inc. He resides in Baltimore.

  • Jordan Specht, 2023

    nursing

    Jordan is a registered nurse for Frederick Health. She resides in Frederick, Md.

  • Joshua Koons, 2023

    apprenticeship technology

    Joshua is an electrician for Penn College and a youth soccer coach. He is pursuing a bachelor's in applied management from the college. He resides in Hughesville.

  • Jessica Davis, 2023

    dental hygiene

    Jessica is pursuing graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University. She resides in East Stroudsburg.

  • Jerry Kepich, 2023

    automotive technology management

    Jerry is a secondary vocational teacher for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. He resides in Chesapeake Beach, Md.

  • Faith Myers, 2023

    nursing

    Faith is a staff nurse for UPMC. She resides in Pittsburgh.

  • Dan Gerard, 2020

    automated manufacturing technology and metal fabrication technology

    Dan is a fabricator for Ringbrothers, where he is part of the team building some of the world's best custom hot rods, including the Specialty Equipment Market Association's 2022 "Battle of the Builders" winner, a 1948 Chevrolet pickup dubbed "ENYO." He resides in Dodgeville, Wis.

  • Gregory Metzger, 1976

    automotive technology

    Gregory retired after 39 years as a senior engineer designing natural gas facilities. After graduating from WACC, he worked in General Motors dealerships for three years before earning a bachelor's in mechanical engineering from Penn State and gaining a professional engineer license. He resides in Cranberry Township.

  • Jason Praster, 2005

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Jason is manager of welding quality assurance for Zachry Group. He resides in San Antonio with his wife, Sarah (Jinar) '06, physical fitness specialist, and their son.

  • Justin Guthrie, 2023

    graphic design

    Justin is a graphic designer for Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. His current projects include overhauling the coffee roaster's website and designing its first QRC bag for Walmart and Weis Markets. He resides in Mifflinburg.

  • Luke Waltman, 2012

    forest technology

    Luke is a forester for the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry (Bald Eagle State Forest). He is a member of the state wildfire suppression program and has participated in wildland fire crew trips to California, Washington, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Montana and Minnesota, along with numerous fire suppression details in Pennsylvania. He resides in Watsontown.

  • Brittany (Meade) Gansel, 2011

    surgical technology

    Brittany is the director of MERC (Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center) & INR (imaging, navigation, robotics) education for Globus Medical. The company named her INR Impact Player of the Year in 2021. She is married, resides in Phoenixville and is expecting her first child in March 2024.

  • Lauren Bitting, 2018

    nursing

    Lauren is a nursing professional development practitioner for Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. She provides orientation for nursing and nursing support staff, as well as nursing education for inpatient nursing units. She is pursuing a Master of Science in nursing and is engaged to be married in May 2025. She resides in Lewistown.

  • Corrine Rinehimer, 2023

    nursing LPN-RN

    Corrine is a nurse for Geisinger Medical Center. She resides in Mifflinville and is engaged to be married in September 2024.

  • Vincent Scinicariello, 1960

    mechanical draftsman

    Vincent is retired and resides in Houston.

  • Dennis Leber, 1971

    electrical construction

    Dennis retired in 2017 as a senior systems network engineer for the U.S. House of Representatives. He installed and maintained copper and fiber optics in the House office buildings. He also holds an associate degree in electrical engineering technology from Penn State. He resides in York.

  • Andrew Nagy, 1970

    civil engineering technology

    Andrew is retired and resides in Montoursville.

  • Barb

    Barb LeGeyt, 2021

    welding & fabrication engineering technology

    Barb is a welding engineer for John Deere. She resides in Davenport, Iowa.

  • Thomas Schatz, 1976

    automotive technology

    Thomas retired from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles after 34 years. He was a parts manager and was active with numerous community colleges and the Mopar Career Automotive Program. He moved to Montgomery, Texas, in the Houston area, in 2023.

  • Aaron Kough, 2023

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

    Aaron is a plumber for Myco Mechanical. He resides in Three Springs and looks forward to welcoming a baby in July 2024.

  • Mark Altmyer, 2021

    building automation engineering technology

    Mark is a field technician for Chesapeake Controls. He resides in Evans City.

  • Grace Hollister, 2023

    dental hygiene

    Grace is a dental hygienist for Sprout Dental. She resides in Waymart.

  • Alexis (Ashby) Weinrich, 2020

    applied health studies and surgical technology (2018)

    Alexis is an endocrinology physician assistant for Walla Walla Clinic and Surgery Center. She married her Penn College sweetheart, Austin '20, residential construction technology and management, in 2021. They reside in College Place, Wash.

  • Emily (Lenhart) Boltz, 2017

    emergency management technology

    Emily is a workforce safety specialist for Lehigh Valley Health Network. She resides in Lenhartsville.

  • Kathy Thompson, 1996

    legal assistant-paralegal studies

    Kathy is a senior corporate recruiter for First Quality Enterprises. She resides in Howard.

  • Robert Warble Jr., 1997

    electronics technology: communications/fiber optics

    Robert is a locomotive engineer/freight conductor for Norfolk Southern Corp. He chairs the West Hanover Parks and Recreation board and is a member of the West Hanover Lions Club. He resides in Harrisburg with his wife and their teen son, a potential future Wildcat.

  • Thomas Wisse, 2008

    residential construction technology and management: architectural technology concentration

    Thomas is a sales representative for Bonland Industries. He and his wife, Lauren, welcomed their second son, Jack, in August 2023. They reside in Oak Ridge, N.J.

  • Barbara

    Barbara (Brown) Downs, 2000

    computer applications technology

    Barbara is a laborer for Spartronics, prepping circuit board parts, and plans to retire in November 2024. She resides in Williamsport and recently became a great-grandmother.

  • Aaron Burson, 2016

    surveying technology

    Aaron is a utility locate technician for USIC, which provides underground utility location and damage prevention. He is married and resides in Williamsport.

  • Madison (Januchowski) Lewis, 2018

    emergency management technology

    Madison is an enterprise buyer for RS Integrated Supply. She is a recipient of the company's 2023 Rising Star Award. She resides in Montoursville.

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