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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  • Eric Trischitta, 2022

    welding & fabrication engineering technology

    Eric is a welding engineer for General Dynamics Electric Boat, providing technical guidance to suppliers on the welding procedures used to manufacture nuclear submarines. He resides in Glen Rock, N.J.

  • Matthew Doherty, 2008

    technology management

    Matthew is a special agent for the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. He conducts criminal investigations for the U.S. Postal Service. He resides in Mars. He also earned a Penn College degree in information technology: network technology emphasis.

  • David McRae, 1999

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

    David is an HVAC mechanic for Easton Area School District. He resides in Easton.

  • Jennifer Petrask, 2021

    applied health studies

    Jennifer is a clinical data manager-radiation oncology clinical trials for the American College of Radiology. She resides in Elizabethtown.

  • Abbigail Kerstetter, 2021

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Abbigail is a process engineer for Carlisle Construction Materials. She resides in Greenville, Ill.

  • Patrick Hufnagle, 2022

    applied management and baking and pastry arts

    Patrick is a regular part-time baker for Le Jeune Chef Restaurant at Penn College. He resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Rudy Shadle, 2022

    construction management

    Rudy is an assistant project manager for Quandel. He resides in Mechanicsburg.

  • Jessica (Wiegand) Layre, 2016

    business administration: marketing

    Jessica welcomed future Wildcat Theodore in March 2022. She is an assistant registrar for the University of Pittsburgh. They reside in Pittsburgh.

  • Allison Mosher, 2020

    dental hygiene

    Allison is a dental hygienist for Williamsport Dental & Dentures. She resides in Williamsport.

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    Alexa Korinchak, 2020

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Alexa is a process engineer for Mitsubishi Chemical. She troubleshoots production issues related to both product and equipment, and drives experiments into a new process or new materials. She resides in Hellertown.

  • Regina Gair, 2015

    business management

    Regina is a kitchen manager for West End Christian Community Center. She resides in Linden.

  • Kimberly Daley, 2011

    residential construction technology and management

    Kimberly is an administrative assistant for Phil Mastroianni Corp. She resides in Groton, Mass.

  • Howard Calkins, 1960

    welding

    Howard is retired and resides in West Chester.

  • Jason Eichensehr, 2020

    business management

    Jason is a registered investment adviser for Muncy Bank & Trust Co. He resides in Montoursville.

  • Morgan Colpetzer, 2015

    health arts: practical nursing

    Morgan is a Marion Walker Health Room assistant for the Bellefonte Area School District. She resides in Bellefonte and lives and cares full time for her terminally ill grandfather.

     

  • Ross Peters, 2005

    graphic communications management

    Ross works in sales for C&E Containers. He resides in Danville.

  • Angela (Burfield) Mahonski, 2012

    applied human services

    Angela is a health specialist-nutrition for STEP Head Start. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Amaris Smith, 2019

    culinary arts technology

    Amaris is the executive chef of The Newsroom Grill & Spirits. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Tonya (Krug) Maitland, 2019

    nursing

    Tonya is a senior professional staff nurse for UPMC in North Central Pa. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Pam (Schurer) Keefer, 1985

    accounting and business management

    Pam is retired and resides in Williamsport. She was previously involved with the Junior League.

  • Allison Schweikart , 2021

    nursing

    Allison is a registered nurse for UPMC Williamsport, where she cares for moms and babies from labor to the first couple days after birth. She resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Jane Mertes, 2018

    landscape/horticulture technology: plant production and applied management

    Jane is a facilities technician for Little League International. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Amber Kreitzer, 2018

    baking and pastry arts

    Amber is a cook for Bucknell Dining. She resides in Port Treverton.

  • Nathan Miller, 1999

    plastics and polymer technology

    Nathan is an industrial arts teacher for Montoursville Area School District, where he teaches plastics, animation and wood shop. He holds a Master of Education from Penn State. He resides in South Williamsport.

  • Cassandra Henderson, 2019

    business administration: banking and finance

    Cassandra is a crisis communication specialist for Vanguard. She resides in Morrisville.

  • Krista Smith, 2011

    mass media communication

    Krista has been working in food service and health care. She likes to TikTok and hopes to become a successful creator. She enjoyed her time as a DJ on WPTC, the college's former radio station, and hopes to find a job in radio. She resides in Harborcreek Township with her fiancee and daughter. They are engaged to get married on July 30, 2022, and hope to someday own a horse farm.

  • Eliza Whyman, 2017

    graphic design

    Eliza is a graphic designer for Ideaworks. "I moved to the UK straight after graduating. Loved it, but am now back in the states with my family," she says. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Carmen Bates, 2021

    dental hygiene

    Carmen is a registered dental hygienist for North Penn Comprehensive Health Services. She resides in Gillett.

  • Thomas Grates, 2022

    construction management

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

  • Kevin Richardson, 2015

    physician assistant

    Kevin is a PA for WellSpan Health. He resides in Hagerstown, Md.

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