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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  • Michelle Kachik, 2019

    physician assistant

    Michelle is a PA for WellSpan Health, working in an orthopedic walk-in/urgent care facility in York. She recently completed a Master of Medical Science from St. Francis University. She resides in Dover.

  • Polikseni Hysi, 2013

    dental hygiene: health policy and administration

    Polikseni recently attained a Doctor of Health Sciences degree with a concentration in education in health care professions. She is an adjunct faculty member in the dental hygiene program for Bergen Community College and resides in Clifton, N.J.

  • Melanie Stump, 2008

    paramedic technician

    Melanie is an educator for the Williamsport Area School District. She is developing a new career and technical education program in homeland security for Williamsport Area High School students. She has two children and resides in Milton.

  • Marlin Cromley, 1978

    business administration

    Marlin was the 2019 Little League Baseball World Series host (aka “uncle”) for the championship team from River Ridge, La. “The team graciously extended an invitation for me to ride on their Krewe of Bacchus float at this year's Mardi Gras,” Cromley said. “What a wonderful week of visiting with the young men, coaches and families once again. The team had the honor of visiting with President Trump in the Oval Office, and flying on Air Force One with President Trump from Washington, D.C., to Louisiana.” Cromley is retired and resides in Montoursville.

  • April (Brought) Bryer, 2015

    nursing

    April is a staff nurse in the intensive care unit for UPMC Williamsport. A certified critical-care nurse, she resides in Montgomery with her husband, BJ Bryer, ’06, paramedic technology, and their son.

  • Thomas Bythell, 1980

    forest technology

    Thomas is the arborist and grounds department business officer for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He resides in Durham, N.C.

  • Joshua Nadonley, 2016

    information technology: information assurance and security

    Joshua is an information security analyst for UPMC. He resides in Pittsburgh.

  • John Delovich, 1971

    mechanical drafting

    John is retired and resides in Lopez.

  • Gary Bonser, 1989

    construction carpentry

    Gary is the meat department manager for Country Harvest supermarket and oversees the deli and bakery departments. He resides in Palmerton.

  • Kevin Cornelius, 2001

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Kevin is vice president of engineering for Tramec Sloan, leading the engineering group responsible for new product development for a variety of transportation-industry products. He got married in November 2019. They reside in Monterrey, Mexico.

  • John Matthews, 2018

    nursing

    John is a staff nurse for Mount Nittany Medical Center. He resides in Boalsburg.

  • Charles Stankye, 2016

    residential construction technology and management: building technology

    Charles is a Seabee (construction battalion) builder for the U.S. Navy. He is stationed in Chania, Crete, Greece, then will be living in Gulfport, Miss.

  • Eric

    Eric Johnson, 1988

    electronics technology

    Eric is founder and president of Audio-Video Group, LLC, which in 2020 celebrates 20 years in the business of providing sound, video and theatrical lighting systems. He resides in Frederick, Md., with his wife of 25 years and twin children. He is an active member of the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek and is on the Board of Directors for the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce.

  • Philip Knarr, 1969

    electrical instrumentation technology

    Philip is a critical systems infrastructure engineer for Asurion Insurance Services. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. He resides in Goodyear, Ariz.

  • Kimberly (Greene) Bailey, 1989

    landscape/nursery technology

    Kimberly is a garden center manager for GreenScapes Garden Center & Landscape Co. She resides in New York Mills, N.Y.

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    Rafiq Vohra, 2003

    construction management

    Rafiq was recently promoted to associate director of operational excellence for Recro Gainesville. He resides in Alpharetta, Ga.

  • Robert Ignat, 1993

    automotive service technician

    Robert is a mechanic supervisor for the Pennsylvania National Guard, managing the maintenance shop and fleet for about 200 vehicles and other equipment. He resides in Greenville.

  • Andrew Marsic, 2003

    construction management

    Andrew is a senior project manager for Guardian Construction Management Services. He resides in Murrysville.

  • Adam Wood, 2008

    building construction technology

    Adam is a project manager for Guardian Construction Management Services. He resides in Southwest.

  • Cindy (Hamilton) Whiteman, 1997

    human services

    Cindy is director of client services for Guardian Construction Management Services. She resides in Murrysville.

  • Charles Johnson II, 1970

    mechanical drafting

    Charles retired in December 2019 after working 30 years in the railroad industry and 17 years as a maintenance planner. He resides in Pueblo West, Colo.

  • David Rowe, 1972

    aviation maintenance technician

    David retired from Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. in 2009 after 33 years providing mechanical maintenance on pump station and pipeline equipment. He resides in Homer, Alaska, where he still flies his Piper Super Cub and restores trucks and cars, most from 1941.

  • Megan (Hawn) Davis, 2011

    business administration: management

    Megan is an assistant controller for The Armored Group, LLC. She resides in Dearborn, Mich.

  • Kate (McCall) Stepnick, 2007

    applied human services

    Kate welcomed son John Jr. in September 2019. They reside in Millville.

  • Gary Berlin, 1962

    mechanical draftsman

    Gary is retired. He is a life member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers and resides in Manheim.

  • Elizabeth Morrin, 2018

    legal assistant/paralegal

    Elizabeth is a legal services initiative paralegal for Family Design Resources, serving as the paralegal for Clinton County Children and Youth Services. She earned a bachelor’s from Ohio State University and married Steven Ruhf on May 13, 2020. They reside in Lock Haven.

  • Jarrod Taylor, 2015

    information technology: web & application development

    Jarrod and Lindsay Musser, ’14, health information technology, welcomed their second daughter, Vivian, in November 2019. Jarrod is a software engineer for Defense Logistics Agency and a Navy veteran who served 2006-10. They reside in Milton.

  • Lindsay Musser, 2014

    health information technology

    Lindsay and Jarrod Taylor, ’15, information technology: web & applications development, welcomed their second daughter, Vivian, in November 2019. Lindsay is a clinical systems specialist for Evangelical Community Hospital. They reside in Milton.

  • Ryan Troiano, 2015

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Ryan is head of project management for Greiner Packaging Corp. He resides in Lake Ariel.

  • Jason Wolgemuth, 1999

    aviation technology; and ’18, technology management

    Jason is an engine development mechanic for General Electric. He resides in Cincinnati.

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