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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  • Sarah Fiedler, 2017

    culinary arts and systems

    Sarah is a sushi team leader for Wegmans. She resides in Lock Haven.

  • Laura (Downs) Albawab, 2009

    early childhood education

    Laura is a customer service representative for United Concordia. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Allison (Toltesi) Reichard, 2010

    applied health studies: radiography

    Allison is a diagnostic CT technologist for Lehigh Valley Health Network. She and husband, Marc, welcomed daughter Ashlyn on July 23, 2018. They reside in Northampton.

  • Jared Narber, 2005

    graphic design

    Jared is a graphic designer for Serino Coyne. He resides in New York, N.Y.

  • Lauren Schuman, 2005

    graphic design

    Lauren is the senior director of marketing and innovation for Pyramid Consulting Group LLC. She resides in Union City, N.J.

  • Austin Fulton, 2018

    graphic design

    Austin is a graphic designer for the Florida Panthers NHL team. He resides in Montoursville.

  • Ashlyn Hershberger, 2011

    graphic communications management

    Ashlyn is a member services representative for the Navy Federal Credit Union. In May 2018, she completed a Master of Business Administration in project management from Columbia Southern University. She resides in Martinsburg, W.Va.

  • Leona "Lea" Lehman, 1994

    dental hygiene

    Lea is a dental hygienist for Valley Dental. She resides in Sunbury.

  • Jason Zeigler, 2008

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology, plumbing

    Jason is a pipe fitter for Norfolk Southern Railway. He resides in Halifax.

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    Jason Praster, 2005

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Jason is a welding engineer for Zachry Group. He resides in San Antonio.

  • Byron Hassinger, 1968

    diesel mechanics

    Byron has owned Hassinger Diesel Service LLC in Middleburg since 1977. He has repaired and sold diesel engines from Alaska to Australia and Africa and has rebuilt many engines for the Harrisburg city bus system, "thanks to the Williamsport (Area) Community College diesel engine course," he says. He resides in Middleburg.

  • Scott Gottschall, 2000

    plastics and polymer technology

    Scott is a panel saw operator for Savoy Contract Furniture. He is engaged to marry Nicki S. Brelsford, '07, business administration: human resource management, on Sept. 28, 2018. They reside in Williamsport.

  • Nicki Brelsford, 2007

    business administration: human resource management

    Nicki is the deputy controller for the County of Lycoming. She is engaged to marry Scott Gottschall, '00, plastics and polymer technology, on Sept. 28, 2018. Gottschall is a panel saw operator for Savoy Contract Furniture. They reside in Williamsport.

  • Stephanie (Snyder) Suzadail, 2014

    nursing

    Stephanie earned a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in forensic nursing in 2018 from Duquesne University. She is an RN in the emergency department at UPMC Susquehanna, where she is a DAISY Award recipient and a member of the education council. She was a keynote speaker at the UPMC Susquehanna Trauma Symposium. She resides in Montoursville.

  • James Jimenez, 2013

    applied health studies

    James is the director of the surgical technology program at Concorde Career College. He resides in Van Nuys, Calif.

  • Kreyanna Jackson, 2018

    early childhood education

    Kreyanna is a preschool teacher for Toddler University Daycare & Preschool Inc. in Blossburg. She resides in Blossburg.

  • Rebecca Rinella, 2004

    printing and publishing technology

    Rebecca is a graphic communications technology instructor at Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County. She resides in Moscow and is pursuing a Master of Education from Temple University.

  • Rose (Larsen) Mumbauer, 2009

    technology management

    Rose is pursuing an Executive Master of Business Administration from Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. She is assistant general manager for Air Parts of Lock Haven and resides in Montoursville.

  • Sharon Cryder, 2018

    nursing

    Sharon is a registered nurse for UPMC Susquehanna, where she works in nursing triage. She resides in Lock Haven.

  • Kevin Eckrote, 2018

    applied management

    Kevin is a senior project implementation manager for Anixter Inc. He resides in Drums.

  • Steven Wilkinson, 1992

    construction carpentry

    Steven is a foreman for Home Solutions. He resides in North East, Pa.

  • Gregory Smith, 1976

    drafting

    Gregory is the community planner for Clinton County government. His work includes recreation and Rails to Trails design and project management. He resides in Lock Haven.

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    Kate McCall, 2007

    applied human services

    Kate was named camp director for Camp Victory, a special camp for special kids, on July 9, 2018. On June 9, 2018, she married John Stepnick with many Penn College alumni in attendance. They reside in Millville.

  • Savanah (Krivonyak) Nussbaum, 2015

    dental hygiene

    Savanah is a registered dental hygienist in the office of Dr. Joseph J. Hawkins. She resides in St. Marys.

  • John Pettingill, 1967

    business administration

    John retired as human resources director from Florida Atlantic University. He resides in Vero Beach, Fla.

  • William Sniadack, 2014

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    William is chair of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Worcester Chapter and a welding engineer for Metso Flow Control. He resides in Worcester, Mass.

  • Donald Miller, 1958

    drafting

    Donald retired from mechanical engineering and resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Gregory Schill, 1977

    machinist general

    Gregory is a certified financial planner and investment adviser for The Advisory Group, which he founded. He resides Rolling Hills Estates, Calif.

  • Ashley (Myers) Ream, 2010

    office information technology: medical office information

    Ashley is a billing coordinator for Community LifeTeam White Rose Ambulance. She married Christopher Ream on Aug. 25, 2016. They welcomed daughter Emma on Sept. 23, 2017. They reside in York.

  • Melanie Roof, 2012

    radiography

    Melanie is a radiation therapist for Cone Health. She administers radiation to treat cancer and other diseases. She resides in Greensboro, N.C.

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