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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  • Michaela (Maynard) Bressler, 2022

    emergency management & homeland security

    Michaela is an administrative assistant-Emergency Management Agency for Centre County Government. She resides in Centre Hall with her husband, Jared '21, individual studies, whom she married in September 2022. They are expecting a baby girl.

  • Rick Conrad, 2002

    welding technology

    Rick is a process improvement specialist for ITW Welding. He resides in Selinsgrove.

  • Damir

    Damir Mika, 2001

    electronics technology: aviation emphasis

    Damir is an air space management designer and instructor for Croatia Control, which provides air navigation services. He is married with a daughter and son and resides in the suburbs of Velika Gorica, Croatia.

  • Angela (Card) Kendall, 2015

    graphic design

    Angela and her husband, Reuben '13, automotive technology, welcomed a son in May 2022. They reside in Centre Hall.

  • Samantha (Catlin) Bruinooge, 2012

    graphic design

    Samantha is a graphic specialist for Mondelez International. She and her husband, Chad '13, construction management, welcomed a son, Dominick, in December 2022. They reside in Roaring Brook Township.

  • Michael Smith, 2015

    residential construction technology and management: architectural technology concentration

    Michael is an operations manager for Contrast, a local communication and IT company. He is married, has two children (a boy and a girl) under age 2 and resides in Mifflinburg.

  • Joshua Bengel, 2009

    information technology: network specialist

    Joshua is a converged voice and data engineer for UPMC Hamot. He resides in Erie.

  • Arthur Cianca, 1971

    machinist general

    Arthur is retired and resides in Ridgway.

  • Nathan O'Brien, 2006

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Nathan is a director of manufacturing for Joseph Oat Corp. He resides in Thornton.

  • Ann (Waltz) Bowersox, 1973

    food service management

    Ann is retired and resides in Muncy.

  • Zachary Graybill, 2015

    collision repair technology

    Zachary owns Certified Shine Detailing. Previous jobs have included body technician, paint technician, assistant manager of body shop and material damage adjuster for Erie Insurance. He resides in Salladasburg and has two children, age 2 and 3.

  • Loren Bruckhart, 1997

    auto body technology

    Loren is a collision repair instructor for Penn College. He holds a bachelor's in workforce education and development from Penn State and resides in Turbotville.

  • Shaun

    Shaun Hack, 2018

    automotive technology management

    Shaun is a collision repair instructor for Penn College. He resides in Orangeville.

  • Steven Bartz, 2012

    graphic communications management

    Steven is a director of sales project management for Taylor Corp., a printing company. He is married and resides in Philadelphia.

  • Elizabeth Hummel, 2021

    nursing

    Elizabeth is a staff development nurse for Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation. She develops education programs for staff, teaches CPR and other competencies, and trains new staff. She resides in Sunbury.

  • Shelia (Delaney) Nye, 2009

    radiography

    Shelia is a radiology manager for Bucktail Medical Center. She resides in Renovo.

  • Jack Graham, 2022

    diesel technician

    Jack is a diesel technician for B&C Diesel, where he reports to a fellow Penn College grad and loves his job maintaining, diagnosing and overhauling diesel engines, from small trucks to over-the-road tractor trailers. His other activities including riding his ATV and riding horses at his parents' horse farm. He resides in Sterling, Va.

  • Miranda (Fink) Simon, 2015

    nursing

    Miranda is a community health nurse for the Pennsylvania Department of Health. She resides in Williamsport with her husband, Joseph '10, business administration: management information systems, and their two children.

  • Jason Raguz, 2009

    automotive technology management

    Jason is a district parts and service manager for Subaru of America, ensuring fixed operations are profitable and providing a high level of customer experience in the South Florida Metro District. He resides in West Palm Beach, Fla.

  • Jeffery Grammes, 1981

    aviation maintenance technician

    Jeffery retired from Chevron Aviation as an aircraft mechanic. He resides in Slidell, La.

  • Walter

    Walter Brown, 1972

    automotive technology

    Walter retired from Mercedes-Benz USA, for which he was a technical instructor/curriculum designer. He created and presented technical training material for the U.S. dealer market. He resides in Fruit Cove, Fla.

  • Matt

    Matt Duck, 2007

    automotive technology

    Matt is a fixed operations director for Jim Shorkey Auto Group, managing day-to-day operations and 37 direct reports at a dealership. He resides in Jeannette.

  • Hailey Brunk, 2014

    hospitality management and technology management

    Hailey is a family and consumer science teacher for Central High School, teaching food and baking. She is pursuing a Master of Business Administration in event leadership and resides in Richmond, N.H.

  • Amie (Miller) Dockey, 2008

    business administration: human resource management

    Amie is a human resource specialist for Federal Correctional Complex Allenwood. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Scott Griffith, 1994

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

    Scott is an RHVAC trainer and quality assurance specialist for Walmart Inc. He trains, tutors and mentors RHVAC technicians at all levels and provides quality assurance inspections for RHVAC systems for Walmart stores in the Northeast. He resides in Montrose.

  • Richard Hornberger, 2004

    computer information technology: data communications and networking

    Richard was promoted to senior director of cyber defense for Phoenix Contract Inc. He oversees the company's cybersecurity operations globally. He resides in Mechanicsburg.

  • Sara Plankenhorn, 2021

    landscape/horticulture technology: landscape and plant production, applied management

    Sara works for Main Street Nursery. She resides in Oyster Bay, N.Y.

  • Jolinda

    Jolinda (Bischof) Chamberlain, 2015

    accounting

    Jolinda is the owner of Jolinda Chamberlain, State Farm Insurance Agent. Previously a State Farm Agent team member for eight years, she took ownership of her agency in 2020. She continues to pursue additional licenses and certifications. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Bradley Armagost, 1973

    service and operation of heavy construction equipment

    Bradley retired in May 2022 from Highway Equipment Co. after 49 years, the first 30 as a field journeyman mechanic and the last 18 as parts manager for the Dubois branch. He resides in Reynoldsville.

  • Christopher Miller, 2006

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

    Christopher is a pipefitter for Norfolk Southern, rebuilding and repairing locomotives. He resides in Roaring Spring.

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