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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  • Keegan Nytz, 2023

    construction management

    Keegan is an estimator for Turner Construction Co. in the data center, sports, health care and higher education markets. He resides in Charlotte, N.C., and is part of the ACE (Architecture Construction Engineering) Mentor Program of America.

  • Andrew Young, 2021

    web and interactive media

    Andrew is an applications developer for Penn State. He resides in Davidsville.

  • Matthew Burns, 2004

    heavy construction equipment technology: operator

    Matthew is a heavy equipment operating engineer for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66. He's also a firefighter and second lieutenant with the Uniontown Fire Department. He resides in McClellandtown.

  • Edward Donovan, 1974

    diesel technology

    Edward retired in 2018 from Walmart Transportation, for which he was a truck driver. He received the 3 Million Mile Safe Driving Award from the American Trucking Association of Pennsylvania and the One Million Mile Safety Award from Walmart Transportation. He resides in Shenandoah with his wife and has two daughters, two grandchildren and a great grandson.

  • Nick Gibbons, 2011

    construction management

    Nick is a project manager for Rodgers Builders. He resides in Garner, N.C., with wife, Hillary Fisher '12, health arts: practical nursing.

  • Nick Pisano, 2022

    residential construction technology & management

    Nick is a field engineer for Warfel Construction. He resides in Lancaster.

  • Stevie (Petrison) Mezzetti, 2019

    business administration: sport and event management

    Stevie is a project administrator for Trane. She resides in Charleston, S.C., with husband Dylan '20, building automation technology.

  • Kate (Vido) Conley, 2003

    baking and pastry arts

    Kate married Chris Conley in April 2024 at Cold Saturday Farm in Baltimore. They recently moved to Durham, N.C.

  • John Haller, 1963

    mechanical drafting

    John retired from Lycoming Engines as the manager of manufacturing engineering in 1998. While a student at WTI, he worked 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and took classes 4-10 p.m. He served in the Air Force 1956-60. He was hired by Ingersoll Rand in 1963, while still attending classes at WTI. After two years at Ingersoll Rand, he was hired by Avco (later Lycoming Engines) as a draftsman. He is 86 and resides in Williamsport.

  • Graham Waters, 2015

    culinary arts technology

    Graham is a cook for Stacks at Hershey Lodge. He resides in Mount Joy and is expecting his first child with wife, Angela.

  • Lauren Warner, 2006

    early childhood education

    Lauren is a prekindergarten teacher for Kindercare Learning Centers. She received a 2025 Educational Excellence Award and resides in Carlisle.

  • Robert Brown, 2007

    technology management and forest technology (2005)

    Robert is a director of field service for S&C Electric Co. He completed a master's degree in project management from Penn State in 2013. He resides in Kissimmee, Fla., with his wife, Gabriela Rizzo Rinke '07, hospitality management.

  • Brian

    Brian Bushick, 1982

    electrical technology

    Brian is a senior systems manager for Clark Construction Group. He schedules, coordinates and manages the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades on construction projects, from installation through final commissioning. He resides in Madison, Ala.

  • Bill Welsh, 2008

    electrical technology

    Bill is a locomotive electrician for Norfolk Southern. He wires, tests and troubleshoots all locomotive components and installs computer/GPS software. He and his wife, Jennifer, welcomed son Paxton in 2024. They reside in Martinsburg.

  • Courtney (Brown) Bloom, 2016

    baking and pastry arts

    Courtney is the head chef for Children in Bloom, a child care center in New Oxford. She resides with her husband, Kenneth '16, information technology: network specialist, in McSherrystown.

  • James Daniels, 2013

    residential construction technology and management

    James is a project manager/estimator for Barnhill Contracting Co. He bids and manages civil highway projects. He and his wife, Shawna, welcomed their second child, Harrison, in 2024. They reside in Wilmington, N.C.

  • Kathrine (Dixon) Millinder, 2013

    dental hygiene

    Kathrine is a dental hygienist for Dr. Jamie Long. She resides in Morrisdale.

  • Cheyenne Stein, 2023

    residential construction technology & management

    Cheyenne is a project engineer for ISEC Inc. She resides in Nashville, Tenn.

  • Matthew

    Matthew Nichols, 1967

    automobile technology

    Matthew retired from Mack Trucks. He resides in Lehighton with his wife. They have four children and two grandsons.

  • Lacey

    Lacey (Watson) Faubion, 2018

    business administration: sport and event management

    Lacey is a human resource coordinator for Construction Specialties. She resides in New Columbia. 

  • Nathan Courtney, 2003

    aviation technology

    Nathan is a maintenance manager for AirQuest Aviation, which handles small, single-engine piston aircraft through medium-size corporate turbine aircraft. He resides in Slippery Rock.

  • Richard Boyer, 2003

    graphic design

    Richard is a senior user experience engineer for Guardian Life Insurance. He holds a key role in modernizing the company's legacy systems and processes for both consumers and internal colleagues to increase the ease of doing business with Guardian. He resides in King of Prussia. He and his wife are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary in February 2025.

  • Timothy Schanken, 2006

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Timothy is a welding engineer for John Deere. He budgets, designs, procures and implements equipment and processes for manufacturing of weldments. He resides in East Moline, Ill.

  • Joe Pearl, 1976

    nursery management

    Joe is retired and resides in Janesville, Wis.

  • Sydney Camut, 2022

    engineering design technology

    Sydney is a technical illustrator for Manitowoc Cranes. She resides in Waynesboro.

  • David Cline, 1992

    building construction technology

    David runs M.D. Cline Metal Fabricating Inc., a small manufacturing company that has been in the family since the late 1960s. He resides in Blairsville.

  • Austin Kohl, 2022

    building science and sustainable design: architectural technology

    Austin is an architectural technician for NVR Inc., the parent company of Ryan Homes, NVHomes and Heartland Homes. He resides in Pittsburgh.

  • Kobe Reed, 2021

    heavy construction equipment technology: technician emphasis

    Kobe is a field service technician for United Rentals. He resides in Montgomery.

  • Morgan

    Morgan Jennings, 2015

    graphic design

    Morgan is a lead multimedia designer for Old Dominion University, creating marketing materials to promote ODUGlobal. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Brady Taylor, 2016

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Brady is an applications engineer for Sekisui Kydex. In 2025, he is planning a wedding, expecting a child and renovating the family's future home. He resides in Bloomsburg.

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