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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  • Madison (McCracken) Smeal, 2022

    applied health studies

    Madison is a certified surgical technologist for Yale New Haven Health, part of a surgical team responsible for setting up for and maintaining sterility during procedures. She and her husband, a Navy veteran, have resided in Virginia, Connecticut, and soon New Hampshire. Madison also holds a Penn College degree in surgical technology (2016).

  • Jesilynn (Henry) Oleksza, 2014

    business administration: management

    Jesilynn is an accountant for LSC Environmental LLC. She resides in Montrose with her husband, Anthony '11, collision repair technology, and '13, technology management, and their two sons.

  • Allyson Turner, 2022

    nursing

    Allyson is a registered nurse for Geisinger Muncy Hospital. She resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Hannah (Cochran) Niedert, 2016

    occupational therapy assistant

    Hannah is director of rehabilitation in a 90-bed skilled nursing facility for Reliant Rehabilitation. She married Nick Niedert in June 2022. They are expecting a baby in 2023 and reside in Hudson, Iowa.

  • Brittany Breon, 2020

    nursing

    Brittany is an inpatient nurse for Geisinger Medical Center. She resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Joshua Herrold, 2014

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Joshua is a weld engineer and certified welding inspector for Reading Truck, a manufacturer of service truck bodies. He resides in Womelsdorf and is a proud husband and father of two boys.

  • Ethan Wagner, 2022

    electrical construction

    Ethan is an industrial electrician for B.J. Baldwin Electric. He resides in Minersville.

  • Jake Beatty, 2022

    automated manufacturing technology and machine tool technology

    Jake is a machinist/fabricator for Apex Diesel, where he designs and manufactures diesel engine parts. He resides in Grove City.

  • Trevor Ravel, 2022

    diesel technology

    Trevor is a diesel technician for Crownstone Equipment. He resides in Reading.

  • Kendra (Snyder) Aycock, 2019

    landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis

    Kendra owns H&K Nursery and Feed Store in Montoursville. She resides in Muncy.

  • Emily Hovies, 2022

    nursing

    Emily is a registered nurse for Geisinger. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Jessica Tobias, 2013

    graphic design

    Jessica is self-employed. She resides in Little Elm, Texas.

  • William Anderson, 2001

    computer-aided product and systems design

    William is a global category manager for Commscope LLC. He manages nearly 100 global suppliers who produce custom die castings and mechanical enclosures, with an annual spend over $100 million. He works with engineering and the supplier. He resides in Bellefonte.

  • William Deem, 2022

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

    William is a controls representative 1 for Johnson Controls. He resides in Chalfont.

  • Whitney Persun, 2022

    nursing

    Whitney is an emergency department registered nurse for Penn State Health. She resides in Mechanicsburg.

  • Denton Oburn, 2016

    construction management

    Denton is an architectural project coordinator for Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates Architects. He also holds Penn College degrees in architectural technology (2010) and building science and sustainable design (2012). He resides in Whiteville, N.C.

  • Brandon Weirman, 2021

    electrical technology

    Brandon is an electrical laborer for M.E.I.D. Electric. He resides in Oneida, N.Y.

  • Steve Bull, 2008

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Steve is a manufacturing and production engineer for Schindler Elevator. He resides in Hanover.

  • Sabrina S. Baker, 2018

    landscape/horticulture technology: plant production

    Sabrina is a buyer for Dillon Floral and travels "all over" for industry conferences. She resides in Danville.

  • Matthew

    Matthew Jurado, 2016

    accounting

    Matthew is a senior manager of fulfillment operations for Chewy, a pet products retailer. He resides in Forty Fort.

  • Richard "Vince"

    Richard "Vince" Baus III, 2002

    construction management

    Vince is a construction specialist for Urban Engineers Inc. He is a board member and past president of the American Society of Professional Estimators - Philadelphia Chapter. He holds an MBA and is working toward a doctorate in educational and organizational leadership. He resides in Levittown with his wife and family.

  • Kelsey

    Kelsey (McKenrick) Kravitz, 2019

    dental hygiene

    Kelsey is a dental hygienist for Lionsville Dental. She married her Penn College Residence Life "duty partner," Zach Kravitz '20, construction management, in June 2022. They reside in Phoenixville.

  • Shelby (Heffner) Austin, 2016

    nursing

    Shelby is a clinical team coordinator for Geisinger Jersey Shore. She resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Stephanie (Puckly) Biltz, 2017

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Stephanie is a principal weld engineer-weld supplier liaison for BAE Systems. She manages the processes and procedures for BAE Systems Combat Mission Systems Weld Suppliers. She holds a master's in management and organizational systems. She resides in Felton.

  • Tom Grates, 2022

    construction management

    Tom is a field coordinator for American Contracting & Environmental Services. He resides in Richmond, Va.

  • Caleb Schirmer, 2016

    applied management

    Caleb is a coordinator of student success for Mid-America Christian University, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in leadership, higher education emphasis. He also holds a Penn College associate degree in landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis (2014). He resides in Oklahoma City.

  • Kyle Schatz, 2018

    landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis

    Kyle is a manager for Schatz Lawn and Wall. He resides in St. Marys.

  • Matt Lowe, 2012

    ornamental horticulture: landscape technology and technology management (2014)

    Matt is a residential account manager for Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care Landscape & Pest Control. He resides in Ephrata.

  • Jeffrey Walizer, 1993

    landscape/nursery technology

    Jeffrey is in landscape design/sales for Creative Plantscapes. He resides in Loganton.

  • Scott Fohringer, 1998

    landscape/nursery technology

    Scott is a landscape designer for Creative Plantscapes. He resides in Lewisburg.

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