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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  • Katrina Grado, 2013

    culinary arts technology

    Katrina is an assistant food service administrator for the Bureau of Prisons. She was named Correctional Worker of the Quarter and resides in Montoursville.

  • Michael Betz, 2016

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology

    Michael is a plumbing engineer for James Posey Associates. He designs commercial and institutional plumbing infrastructure and oversees installation. He resides in Owings Mills, Md.

  • J. Michael Wilkins, 1980

    general studies

    Michael's family reports that he died on Aug. 11, 2023, at the age of 69. He was a licensed professional counselor at Glade Run Lutheran Services in Zelienople. He resided in New Castle.

  • 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 married Eli Zimmerman on June 3, 2023. They recently bought a home in Macungie.

  • Ernest Irvin, 1974

    business management and accounting

    Ernest is retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (then the Department Public Welfare) and served in the U.S. Air Force and Army Reserves. He resides in New Berlin.

  • Emily Witherow, 2023

    building construction technology and concrete science technology

    Emily is employed by Armitage Interiors. She resides in Perkasie.

  • Ryan

    Ryan DiRienzo, 2022

    plastics & polymer engineering technology

    Ryan is a technical service process engineer for Solvay-Cytec Group. He married Izabel Ramer '21, business management, on Oct. 14, 2023. They reside in Ridgefield, Conn.

  • April (Brought) Bryer, 2015

    nursing

    April is a resource intensive care RN for UPMC Williamsport. She holds Critical Care Registered Nurse certification. She resides in Milton and welcomed her second son, Pierce, in February 2023. He joins brother, Griffin.

  • Clayton Gummo, 2016

    electrical occupations

    Clayton is a maintenance supervisor, overseeing maintenance and facilities needs across Texas A&M University athletics and recreation facilities. He supervises a crew of 25 tradesmen and maintenance technicians to perform over $4 million in maintenance. He is employed by SSC Services for Education. He received a Texas A&M Athletic Department award for service and dedication to the department. After his Penn College graduation, he worked as an electrical contractor and general contractor. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in sports management from Lock Haven University. He also worked in grounds maintenance for Penn State Athletics, as well as with NFL and NCAA championships. He resides in College Station, Texas.

  • Nathan Lott, 2011

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Nathan is an application engineer for ESAB Welding and Cutting. He runs the day-to-day operations of the application engineering lab in Hanover, developing procedures for end users. He is married, has two children and resides in Parkton, Md.

  • Joan

    Joan Barnickel, 2003

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Joan is a production engineer for Fibox. She resides in Linthicum Heights, Md.

  • Nathan Lavallee, 2020

    building automation technology: heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology concentration

    Nate is an HVAC/electrical/plumbing maintenance mechanic for Penn College. He resides in Loganton.

  • Nick Henning, 2022

    human services & restorative justice

    Nick is a reentry coordinator for GEO Reentry Services. He meets with individuals facing incarceration and helps to set them up with resources and appointments for a successful transition back into the community. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Elena Girio, 2020

    applied human services

    Elena is a case manager for The GEO Group. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Ian Hoffman, 2013

    ornamental horticulture: landscape technology emphasis

    Ian is an assistant with landscaping and fence installation for Hoffman Landscape and Fence. He resides in Bradford.

  • Troy Stair, 2019

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Troy is a technical support regional applications engineer for Fronius USA. He provides technical welding support to all Fronius customers in the U.S. Southeast. He also holds an associate degree in automotive restoration technology from Penn College (2016). He resides in Rock Spring, Ga.

  • Gregory Solyak, 2011

    automotive technology management

    Gregory is a body shop director for Preston Automotive Group. He resides in Berlin, Md.

  • Diane Shaheen, 1988

    individual studies

    Diane completed a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies: business and leadership on Aug. 31, 2023. She resides in Lee, Mass.

  • Howard Minnick, 1970

    electronics technology

    Howard is retired and resides in Harrisburg.

  • Dennis Leber, 1971

    electrical construction

    Dennis retired in 2017 from the U.S. House of Representatives as a senior systems network engineer. He was also a research technician and engineer for AMP Inc. He resides in York.

  • Kelly (Poff) Bogle, 2005

    business administration: management

    Kelly is a Starbucks store manager. She resides in Milton.

  • Eric Herr, 1988

    building construction technology

    Eric is owner/realtor/property manager for Lighthouse Real Estate. He resides in Gap.

  • Matthew Nichols, 1967

    automotive technology

    Matthew is retired from Mack Trucks. He has been married since 1972, has two grandsons and four great-grandchildren and is enjoying retirement in Lehighton.

  • Alex Cassada, 2022

    network administration & engineering technology

    Alex is an items analyst for Lockheed Martin, responsible for logistics and operations for the Apache helicopter program. He resides in Gilbert, Ariz.

  • Oana Stingu, 2014

    physician assistant

    Oana is an emergency medicine PA for United Health Services Hospitals. She resides in Binghamton, N.Y.

  • Thomas Chambers, 1972

    electronics technology

    Thomas retired in 2016 following a 45-year career, during which he worked for three telecommunications companies as a technician, supervisor and manager. He resides in Birdsboro.

  • Matthew Price, 2004

    technology management and diesel technology (2002)

    Matthew is a construction parts manager for Wengers of Myerstown. He resides in Lebanon.

  • Stacy (Womer) Centi, 2004

    culinary arts technology and dietary manager technology

    Stacy is an insurance agent for Jeff Bouder Insurance Agency. She's also a Girl Scout leader. She resides in Carlisle with her husband, Michael J. '04, civil engineering technology and surveying technology. They have a son and a daughter.

  • Phillip Murphy, 2004

    electronics engineering technology

    Phillip is an electronics technician for the U.S. Army. He resides in Aberdeen, Md.

  • Jennifer

    Jennifer (Karchner) Kershner, 2013

    health information technology

    Jennifer is a national registered certified medical assistant for Geisinger. She married Patrick Kershner in August 2023 and has two rescue dogs and two rescue cats. They reside in Williamsport.

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