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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  • 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.

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    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.

  • Bronsen Kunz, 2016

    on-site power generation

    Bronsen is a technician for Foley Inc., doing maintenance and repairs on generators and industrial equipment. He resides in Boyertown.

  • Jared Narber, 2005

    graphic design

    Jared is a senior graphic designer for Sesame Workshop. He resides in New York City.

  • Scott Reiter, 1978

    tool design technology

    Scott is retired after 36 years with SKF USA Inc., where he served as a tool designer, manufacturing engineer, reset reduction coordinator, manufacturing supervisor and inventory management supervisor. He has umpired for Little League, American Legion leagues and high school in Pennsylvania and Georgia, including five All American Amateur Baseball Association tournaments and four Little League Baseball state tournaments, as well as the 2019 Little League Junior League Baseball East Region tournament. He has two grown children and resides in Jefferson, Ga., with his wife.

  • Anthony Piccari, 2008

    automotive technology management

    Anthony is a regional aftersales manager for Porsche Cars North America, responsible for 11 Porsche retailers in the Philadelphia metro region. He is a member of Penn College's Automotive Technology Management Advisory Committee. He resides in Furlong with his "warrior wife," who beat breast cancer in 2021, and two children.

  • Regina Peluzzo, 2020

    civil engineering technology

    Regina is a structural engineer for RPA Engineering. She designs and analyzes anything from a concrete slab to a small building for its structural integrity. Many clients require analysis for making changes to their buildings. She earned her Engineer in Training certificate during her senior year at Penn College and has been working toward her Professional Engineer license since graduation. She resides in Reading.

  • Sara (Smith) Mull, 2016

    nursing

    Sara is an RN for Methodist Health System. She earned her bachelor's in nursing from Penn College in 2019 and resides in Midlothian, Texas.

  • Tyler Harry, 2012

    architectural technology (2011) and residential construction technology and management (2012)

    Tyler is a survey manager for CH+N Site Construction. He resides in Mechanicsburg.

  • Jacob Anderson, 2023

    automated manufacturing technology

    Jacob is a toolmaker apprentice for JST Corp. He resides in Mechanicsburg.

  • Danny Magruder, 2004

    radiography

    Dannyl is a CT technologist for Evangelical Community Hospital. He married Stacy M. Harman on Sept. 9, 2023. They made a honeymoon cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Alaska. They reside in Selinsgrove.

  • Amy (Rebar) Bonetti, 1993

    radiography

    Amy is a radiographer/mammographer for Geisinger Shamokin Hospital. She married Christopher Bonetti in Kauai, Hawaii, on April 19, 2023. They reside in Coal Township.

  • Megan (Russell) Araujo, 2012

    nursing

    Megan is a certified rehabilitation registered nurse and a nurse supervisor for Encompass Health. She was named Employee of the Year in 2019. She has been married over 10 years and is the mother of three girls. They reside in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

  • Matthew DeVirgilis, 2018

    automotive technology management

    Matthew is a manager-vehicle diagnostic communication systems for Penske Truck Leasing. He is a member of two American Trucking Association/Technology & Maintenance Council study groups to drive transportation industry innovations. He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration. In 2021, he married Kathleen Baumer '20, health information management. They welcomed their first son, Luca, in April 2023. They reside in Lebanon.

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