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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  • Steve Lower, 1976

    engineering drafting technology

    Steve retired as senior engineering designer, ECAD, from the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State after 36 years. He supervised the ECAD design team and designed printed wiring assemblies for guidance and control of undersea vehicles for the U.S. Navy. He is a 36-year volunteer firefighter and past chief with Alpha Fire Co. in State College and received the Centre County Fire Chiefs Association Firefighter of the Year award. He is an adjunct fire instructor and certification examiner for HACC and the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy. He resides in State College, is an avid deer hunter and is a national-level competitor in Sports Car Club of America autocross events.

  • Ted Reighard, 1975

    electrical technology

    Ted retired as a senior sales associate on April 2 after 42 years with Westinghouse Electric Wesco Distribution Inc. Manufactured Structures Group. He resides in Elizabethtown.

  • John Bower Jr., 1981

    accounting

    John retired in 2020 as director of accounting from Beiter's Inc. after 30 years. He is married with one daughter and three grandchildren and resides in Yonkers, N.Y.

  • Steve Brunnhuber, 1989

    construction carpentry

    Steve is a registered nurse for Mount Nittany Medical Center. "I worked from 1989 to 2005 as a lead carpenter for a design/build construction firm that specialized in true custom homes," he said. "I returned to Penn State Altoona and received an associate degree in nursing. I have worked since 2006 as an RN for various hospitals in Blair and Centre counties." He resides in Altoona.

  • Jerre Mohler, 1974

    forest technology

    Jerre retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after 21 years as a fish biologist, developing technology and techniques for conservation and restoration of migratory fish populations. After earning an associate degree in forest technology from WACC, he completed a bachelor's in secondary education biology and general science from Lock Haven University and a Master of Science in biology from Bloomsburg University. He resides in Trout Run.

  • Ashlyn Hershberger, 2011

    graphic communications management

    Ashlyn is a member service representative IV, CCO fraud and digital, for the Navy Federal Credit Union. She assists as an acting phone supervisor, reviews accounts for suspected potential fraud and mentors newer representatives in the Contact Center Operations Fraud & Digital branch. She resides in Martinsburg, W.V., and is engaged to be married to her fiance of 6.5 years, Jake Benicewicz, in September 2021.

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    Jacqueline (Lyden) Clark, 2016

    baking and pastry arts

    Jacqueline is a team leader for The Bake Shoppe at Country Table in Mount Joy. She married Joshua Clark in October 2020. They reside in Palmyra and have a dog named Olive.

  • Dennis Richards, 1974

    business management

    Dennis is an estimator in the interior wall protection department for Construction Specialties. He plans to retire April 30, 2021. He resides in Hughesville.

  • Richard Hornberger, 2004

    computer information technology: data communications and networking

    Richard is director of information technology for Phoenix Contact. He received a doctor of business administration from University of Maryland Global Campus, conferred on March 30, 2021. He and Rebecca welcomed a son, Will, on Nov. 22, 2020. They reside in Mechanicsburg.

  • Marc (Nelson) Mozdian, 2015

    ornamental horticulture: plant production

    Marc is vice president of Fire Cut Farm LLC. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, he married Allison Mozdian. They are planning a celebration gathering in July 2021. In the summer of 2020, the couple formed Fire Cut Farm, a local regeneratively and organically grown cut-flower farm. They reside in Wyoming, Pa.

  • Kaycee Hunter, 2018

    nursing

    Kaycee is a registered nurse in emergency medicine for Geisinger. She resides in Dushore.

  • Julie (Carr) Stansbury, 2015

    nursing

    Julie moved to Virginia Beach in October 2020, began a new job as a health coach for Noom in November and welcomed a son, Brody, in January 2021.

  • Theresa Smith, 1978

    nursing

    Theresa is a retired registered nurse. After earning her licensed practical nurse degree from WACC, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilkes College in 1983. She resides in Lewes, Del.

  • Robert Santor, 1997

    electronics technology: computer automation maintenance

    Robert was recently promoted to assistant information technology manager for Transcore, where he has been employed since his Penn College graduation 24 years ago. He held his previous position with the company, systems administrator, for 10 years. He resides in Hummelstown.

  • Kristy Willson Thomas, 2001

    occupational therapy assistant

    Kristy is a certified occupational therapy assistant for HealthPro Heritage. She resides in Camden, S.C.

  • Donald Wieder, 2015

    physician assistant

    Donald is chief physician assistant for Geisinger Medical Center, overseeing all aspects of advanced practitioner operations for Geisinger Medical Center department of hospital medicine. He completed the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Leadership Academy and is a member of the Penn College Physician Assistant Education Advisory Committee. He resides in Montoursville.

  • Willard Ramph Jr., 1985

    industrial drafting

    Willard retired as a drafting engineer from Bethlehem Steel Corp., where he designed machine parts, drew plant layouts, new machine layouts, and new designs for cables and strands, and interpreted original German drawings. He resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Mary Wagner, 2019

    health arts: practical nursing emphasis

    Mary is a licensed practical nurse and COVID-19 tester for Maxim Healthcare, testing Big 10 athletes at Penn State. She is engaged and resides in Mill Hall.

  • Michelle (Fassett) Heeman, 2017

    radiography

    Michelle is a radiologic technologist for Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. She resides in Wyalusing.

  • Nichole Ohnmeiss, 2020

    nursing

    Nichole is a registered nurse for Geisinger Medical Center. She resides in Muncy.

  • Allen Foster, 1974

    computer science

    Allen is a senior software engineer for TekSystems. He resides in Huntersville, N.C.

  • Joseph Cammisa, 1985

    graphic arts

    Joseph owns Citizen Publishing Co. He resides in Hazleton.

  • Jeffrey Paige, 2001

    toolmaking technology

    Jeffrey is a manufacturing engineer/shop manager for Haines Fabrication & Machine. He resides in Snow Hill, Md.

  • Jeffrey Galgon, 1997

    civil engineering technology

    Jeffrey retired as a construction manager from Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering. He resides in Elliottsburg.

  • Robert Kaler, 1996

    diesel technology

    Robert owns Kaler Motor. He resides in Lake Ariel.

  • Annita (Ile) Tyberg, 2013

    human services

    Annita is retired and resides in Flinton. She serves on the boards and councils for several organizations and is an advocate for the deaf, spearheading several projects. She is the state ombudsman for Cambria and Blair counties and received the National Spirit Award for the Hearing Loss Association of America Convention. Her daughter Mereta (Tyberg) Vogelsong is also a graduate (nursing, 2009), and her granddaughter Lila Vogelsong is a current Penn College student.

  • Becky

    Becky Clawson, 2004

    biology

    Becky is an extension educator in food systems and local foods for Penn State Extension. She is responsible for strengthening the vitality of local and regional food systems by creating programs, collaborations and educational opportunities for food system stakeholders, including farmers, food businesses, community organizations and eaters. She resides in Lancaster.

  • Edward Thompson, 1971

    aviation maintenance technician

    Edward retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he was a machinist for diesel locomotives. He resides in Belsano.

  • Mark Hunsicker, 2010

    HVAC design technology

    Mark is senior operations manager for Prologis. He oversees preventive maintenance and manages capital projects at the Comcast Center, a 975-foot tall, 58-story building that serves as the global headquarters of Comcast Corp. He resides in Willow Grove.

  • Christine (Cryder) DeRosa, 1982

    practical nursing

    Christine is a case manager for Scranton Counseling Center. She resides in Scranton.

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