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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  • Michael Brown, 1996

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Michael is a manufacturing engineer for Keystone Friction Hinge. He resides in West Milton.

  • Shane Ostrander, 2005

    civil engineering technology, surveying technology

    Shane is a GIS technician for the Fort Pierce Utility Authority. He resides in Fort Pierce, Fla.

  • Amber Brownson, 2000

    paramedic technology

    Amber is a paramedic for DH&L Ambulance League. She resides in Lock Haven.

  • Penny Shade, 2012

    culinary arts and systems

    Penny is a chef/supervisor for Penn State Schuylkill. She resides in Schuylkill Haven.

  • Andrew Clouser, 1993

    diesel technician

    Andrew is a technician for Rohrer Bus Service. He resides in Millmont.

  • Morgan Olbrich, 2013

    welding and fabrication engineering technology and automotive technology

    Morgan is welder-fabricator for Hampton Machine Shop, where he fabricates structural components for the warships being built in the nearby shipyard. He resides in Hampton, Va.

  • Lisa Weiser, 1983

    business management

    Lisa is an operations associate for Generations Asset Management. She resides in Lewisburg.

  • Eli

    Eli Hughes, 2001

    electronics engineering technology

    Eli is the owner and chief technology officer of TZero, a sensor technology and data company. He holds a Master of Science in acoustics. He resides in State College.

  • Wendy (Frew) Nicodemus, 2005

    graphic design

    Wendy is an operations/trainee coordinator and graphic designer for Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. She resides in Ringtown.

  • Keith

    Keith Jeffcoat, 2001

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Keith is senior director of technical operations for Merz Medical Device Innovation Center. He is a recipient of the Merz CEO Award for Managing Through Challenges. In 2018, he received a Doctor of Engineering in engineering management from George Washington University. He resides in Cave Creek, Ariz.

  • LaQuinn

    LaQuinn Thompson, 2016

    applied human services

    LaQuinn is the community outreach director for St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in York, where he leads the Youth Center, After School Program and Lighthouse at the Matts summer camp, among other outreach ministries. He recently founded B.E.A.S.T. Initiative P.U.S.H., an esports/gaming program for youth and adults. He resides in York and is certified in congregational faith formation.

  • Brittany Terpstra, 2017

    web and interactive media

    Brittany is the associate director of web services for Wilkes University. She resides in Jim Thorpe.

  • Lawrence Carlin, 1983

    plumbing and heating

    Lawrence is a senior specialist for Energy Transfer. He services fuel analyzers at more than 80 facilities, coast to coast. He resides in Downingtown.

  • Kurt Homan, 1974

    architectural technology

    Kurt is the assistant director of the Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute. He resides in State College.

  • Zachary Ferro, 2014

    technology management and automotive technology

    Zachary is the owner/operator of Ferro's LLC auto service and repair. He resides in Bloomsburg.

  • Justin

    Justin Holland, 2008

    civil engineering technology

    Justin is the Philadelphia District manager for Rinkus Consulting Group, a forensic engineering and consulting firm. He resides in Royersford.

  • Glenn Riddell, 1984

    machine tool technology

    Glenn is a global molding equipment manager for Corning Inc. He resides in Celina, Texas.

  • Faith (Welch) Worthington, 2015

    nursing

    Faith is a nurse educator for UPMC Susquehanna, responsible for education related to trauma. She resides in Williamsport.

  • William Ciccarelli, 1998

    automotive technology: Toyota

    William is a BMW technician for Sharpe BMW. He resides in Byron Center, Mich.

  • Lacey Watson, 2018

    business administration: sport and event management

    Lacey is the director of in-home services for Dedicated Nursing Associates. She resides in Cogan Station.

  • Mallory (Shaw) Diltz, 2006

    occupational therapy assistant

    Mallory is a senior value analysis coordinator for Geisinger. She resides in Danville.

  • Nicholas Edmiston, 2016

    heavy construction equipment technology: operator

    Nicholas is a heavy equipment operator/foreman for Triple E Group. He resides in Oakton, Va.

  • Pastor John Aderhold, 1972

    education-social work

    John is an associate pastor and food bank director for the Hepburn-Lycoming Ministerium and is chaplain to the River Walk Senior Center. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Lycoming College and is ordained and licensed by the Church of Christ. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Peter Aguilar, 1991

    auto body technology

    Peter is the manager of Lehigh Valley Collision, a division of Rothrock Motors. He resides in Slatington.

  • Cheyenne Lutz, 2016

    health arts: practical nursing

    Cheyenne is an LPN in Geisinger's allergy department. She resides in Beach Creek.

  • Kristi (Ritchey) Genova, 2002

    culinary arts technology

    Kristi is co-owner of La Famiglia LLC. She resides in Chester, Va.

  • Chris Randall, 2003

    HVAC design technology

    Chris is employed by Automated Logic. He resides in North Chesterfield, Va.

  • Kyle Williams, 2015

    residential construction technology and management

    Kyle is an estimator for Gilbane Building Co. He resides in Royal Palm, Fla.

  • James Kurtz, 2003

    technology management and HVAC technology

    James retired from Dairy Farmers of America, for which he was a safety and environmental manager. He spends time volunteering as a scoutmaster and is assistant district commissioner for Boy Scouts of America in the Seven Bridges District. He resides in Watsontown.

  • Ryan Tator, 2002

    computer information systems: networking and technical support

    Ryan is a self-employed consultant/subject matter expert on 911 systems. He provides systems and technical support to a 911 center in Susquehanna County. He was the past deputy director of public safety and, following a move to Texas, has continued in a consulting capacity to ensure deployment of several computer-based projects. He resides in Houston.

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