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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  • 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.

  • Robert Bryer, 2006

    paramedic technology

    Robert is a compliance officer for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He resides in Milton with his wife, April (Brought) '15, nursing. They are expecting their second child in February 2023.

  • David O'Brien, 1994

    food and hospitality management

    David is a dining services manager for Penn College. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Reed

    Reed Corby, 2020

    information assurance and cyber security

    Reed is an infrastructure specialist for the Elk Lake School District. He manages the district's network, computers, servers and security systems and keeps students safe online. He married Kristyn E. Murray on Sept. 16, 2022. They reside in Springville.

  • Tristan Wheatley, 2015

    diesel technology

    Tristan is a diesel technician/quality control for Custom Truck One Source. He resides in Riverside, N.J.

  • Erick Speer, 2013

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Erick is an operations manager for Custom Engineering Co., where he manages a team of 70. He holds a master's in engineering management and resides in Meadville.

  • Dereck

    Dereck Smith, 2008

    residential construction technology and management

    Dereck is a life science superintendent for Structure Tone builders. He has two children and resides in Morris Plains, N.J.

  • Shasta Stine, 2012

    business management

    Shasta is an intellectual disabilities program development coordinator for the Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania. She resides in Mechanicsburg.

  • Erin Shaffer, 2019

    graphic design

    Erin is a production/graphic designer for the University of Texas at Austin. She resides in Austin, Texas.

  • Cassandra (Henderson) Morrin, 2019

    business administration: banking and finance concentration

    Cassandra is a crisis communication specialist for Vanguard. She married Chris Morrin '15, heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology; '16, building automation technology; and '18, electrical technology on Oct. 29, 2022. They reside in Morrisville.

  • Ethan McKenzie, 2021

    software development & information management

    Ethan is a Juris Doctor candidate at Harvard Law School, where he is a research assistant, monitoring and documenting environmental justice developments across the Biden administration. He resides in Cambridge, Mass.

  • Mary (Mertes) Helminiak, 1991

    early childhood education

    Mary is an attendance secretary for Williamsport Area School District. She resides in Williamsport.

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