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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  • Brittany (Meade) Gansel, 2011

    surgical technology

    Brittany was the 2018 Employee of the Year for Globus Medical, for which she is senior clinical manager, North America-imaging, navigation, robotics. She manages the North American clinical team for ExcelsiusGPS, Globus' spine navigation and robotics platform. She married Christopher Gansel on Oct. 11, 2020. They reside in Phoenixville.

  • Ashley Maietta, 2014

    nursing

    Ashley is the health services director for Portside at Grande Dunes, a 120-bed assisted living and memory care facility. She received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Penn College in 2017 and a master's degree in nursing administration from Liberty University in 2021. She resides in Murrells Inlet, S.C. and reports that she loves living at the beach while having a job she has dreamed about since she was in high school.

  • Nicholas Choiniere, 2016

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Nick is a welding engineering supervisor for General Dynamics Electric Boat. He leads a team of welding engineers that provides support for pipe welding operations during the construction of nuclear attack and ballistic missile submarines. He resides in Oakdale, Conn.

  • Maggie (Calkins) Tubiello, 2017

    nursing

    Maggie married Logan Tubiello '17, welding fabrication and engineering technology, in June 2021. They reside in Royersford.

  • Nicole English, 2013

    applied human services

    Nicole is working toward a master's degree in early childhood education at Bloomsburg University. She is an instructional aide for St. John Neumann Regional Academy and resides in South Williamsport.

  • Sandra (Walizer) Wolford, 1989

    radiography

    Sandra is an imaging manager for Pioneer Medical Center in Big Timber, Mont., where she oversees the radiology department and manages the facility's in-house education program. "I've always dreamed of living in Montana, and my career got me here," she says. "I work in a small critical access hospital, where I go from scanning a patient in CT to assisting put in a chest tube. I have found my niche in rural medicine." She resides in Big Timber, Mont.

  • Robert Ruhl, 1995

    wood products manufacturing

    Robert is a quality manager for Conestoga Wood Specialties, a custom cabinetry supplier, at the company's Beaver Springs facility. He is also a customer care representative. He resides in Selinsgrove.

  • Erin (Ryczak) Chadwick, 2002

    individual studies

    Erin is a recruitment supervisor for the Maryland Emergency Medicine Network. She recruits emergency medicine providers for nine community hospitals affiliated with the University of Maryland. She resides in Odenton, Md.

  • James Walker, 2011

    information technology: information assurance and security

    James is a cyber security architect III for Vidant Health. He resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Nathan Weaver, 2004

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Nathan is a pastor in the United Methodist Church for the Endless Mountains Charge. After graduating, he worked in Virginia, then Hazleton. His journey includes back surgery, the loss of his marriage, addiction, time in a mental hospital, and losing his children. "Then Jesus found me and took my addictions away! Gave my life to Jesus and never looked back. Best decision ever," he said. He resides in Wilkes-Barre.

  • Charlie Kohan, 1971

    automotive technology

    Charlie opened CJ Automotive in 1972 and is celebrating 49 years in business. He resides in Pen Argyl.

  • George Hohman, 2006

    information technology: data communications and networking, and networking and technical support

    George is a network administrator 2 for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In May 2021, he completed The Government Technology Institute's information technology manager certificate at Harrisburg University. In July 2021, he welcomed a son, Mitchell, to the family. They reside in Selinsgrove.

  • Keith

    Keith Johns, 2009

    electrical technology

    Keith is a lineman for Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison). He is a service technician in York, troubleshooting electric issues. He resides in Landisville with his wife and two children.

  • Jason Cleck, 1997

    aviation technology

    Jason is a police officer for Annville Township Police. He defended his dissertation, titled "Women's Perception of the Police Academy Experience," and received a doctorate in education from Gwynedd Mercy University. He resides in Annville.

  • Collin Zimmerman, 2010

    information technology: web & applications development

    Collin is a principal program architect for Salesforce. He resides in Lititz.

  • Melissa Benfer, 1999

    business administration

    Melissa graduated from the University of Pittsburgh on April 29, 2021, with a Master of Education in higher education management. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from Hood College. She resides in Pittsburgh.

  • Chad

    Chad Chelius, 1993

    graphic communication

    Chad is vice president of training for AbleDocs, overseeing its global customer training initiative. The company provides PDF accessibility services. He has spoken at Adobe MAX, CreativePro conference and Document Accessibility Conference and is an author for LinkedIn Learning. He's also written for CreativePro.com and InDesign Magazine. He resides in Shillington.

  • Julia (Gilchrist) Ridley, 2016

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Julia is a research and development plastics engineer for Auriga Polymers. She resides in Campobello, S.C., and is expecting her third child.

  • H. David Kepner, 1970

    business computer science technology

    David is a part-time network/telephone technician for Penn College, responsible for updating, troubleshooting and maintaining the college's wide data network and phone system. He resides in Montoursville.

  • Tyler

    Tyler Frederick, 2013

    information technology: information assurance and security, network specialist, and web & applications development

    Tyler is manager of the cybersecurity operations center for Security Risk Advisors, overseeing security engineering and advanced response services. In 2017, he received a Master of Science in information sciences and technology from Penn State. He resides in Chalfont.

  • James Riedel, 2007

    automotive technology management

    James is a national product training manager for Subaru of America Inc. He resides in Westville, N.J.

  • Nathaniel Baum, 2005

    technology management

    Nathaniel is director of operations for Apple Retail Properties. He also obtained a Penn College degree in landscape/nursery technology in 2003. He resides in York.

  • Christopher Scheller, 2015

    building science and sustainable design: architectural technology

    Christopher is a project engineer for CCL USA Inc. He married Rebecca Lane on June 12, 2021. They reside in Sykesville, Md.

  • Chelsea

    Chelsea Miller, 2016

    dental hygiene: health policy and administration

    Chelsea is a dental assisting instructor for Franklin County Career & Technology Center. She started the center's dental assisting program five years ago and continues to practice as a dental hygienist during the summer. She is completing a master's degree in education at Penn State. She resides in Chambersburg.

  • Norma (McLaughlin) Winter, 1968

    liberal arts

    Norma retired in 2007 from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, for which she was an appeals referee. She resides in Williamsport with her husband, David '75. They were married in 1977.

  • Michael

    Michael Quinn, 1998

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Michael is the owner of MQ Technical Service. He welcomed daughter Bella on Aug. 10, 2020. They reside in Wytheville, Va.

  • Dennis

    Dennis Derr, 1972

    business management

    Dennis is a retired clergy member for the United Methodist Church. He added a bachelor's in elementary education from Bloomsburg University in 1974 and a Master of Divinity from Wesley Seminary in 1979. He married Diane Lynn Boyles '73, liberal arts, in 1975. He pastored churches for 40 years, and for the past 20 years, he and Diane have been travel ministry tour hosts and directors for Educational Opportunities. Dennis has written several books and many songs and has fun performing his original songs, along with contemporary Christian music and classic rock 'n' roll, in senior centers and other venues. They reside in Harbeson, Del., and have three children and seven grandchildren.

  • John Forestiere, 2000

    electronics technology: communications/fiber optics

    John is a wireless technician for AT&T. He has field service responsibilities for multiple platforms of cellular equipment, generators and annual inspections in the New York City/New Jersey market. He holds a bachelor's in business administration and resides in Hampton, N.J., with his wife, daughter and dog.

  • Bart Richwine, 1983

    carpentry and building construction technology

    Bart is retired and resides in New Bloomfield.

  • Danielle (Lavinder) Youtz, 2003

    dental hygiene

    Danielle is a registered dental hygienist for Crognale Family Dentistry. She resides in Elizabethtown.

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