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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  • Jessica McCloskey, 2016

    surgical technology

    Jessica is a certified surgical technologist for Mount Nittany Medical Center, where she sets up patient delivery rooms, assists in cesarean sections, assists patients during labor and preps patients for surgery. She resides in Bellefonte.

  • Tobias Morelli, 2009

    diesel technology

    Tobias is a maintenance mechanic for Penn State Altoona, where he maintains campus vehicles and equipment. He resides in Williamsburg.

  • Andrew Kolva, 2016

    diesel technology

    Andrew is a hazardous waste truck driver for TRADEBE Environmental Services. He resides in Chambersburg.

  • Angelina (Kunkel) Smith, 2015

    human services

    Angelina is a supervisor for Hope Enterprises. She and husband, Alexander, welcomed son Xander in November 2017. They reside in Danville.

  • Maria (Bova) Strohl, 2007

    dental hygiene

    Maria is a registered dental hygienist for All Smiles Dental and a certified holistic health coach. She earned a bachelor's degree from Penn College in 2011 and completed studies at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2018. She and husband, Steven, welcomed baby Maverick in September 2016 and are expecting baby No. 2 in November 2018.

  • Tyler Capece, 2016

    engineering CAD technology

    Tyler is a CAD and document controls specialist for Mariano Construction. He resides in Catawissa.

  • Sara

    Sara (Ulrich) Bidlespacher, 2009

    graphic communications management

    Sara is an internal print and design specialist for Penn College Document Services. She and her husband, John, welcomed daughter Samantha on Jan. 24, 2017. They reside in Trout Run.

  • Marissa (Mayes) Bartley, 2010

    radiography

    Marissa is a mammographer for Geisinger. She resides in Snow Shoe.

  • Francis Spear, 2015

    physician assistant

    Francis is a physician assistant in emergency medicine for the Lehigh Valley Health Network. He resides in Allentown.

  • Walter Gower, 2010

    aviation maintenance technology

    Walter is an assistant dean of transportation and natural resources technology at Penn College. He resides in Williamsport. He also received an aviation maintenance technician certificate from the college in 1982 and a Penn College associate degree in aviation technology in 1994.

  • Jessica Tobias, 2013

    graphic design

    Jessica is a graphic designer and team photographer for pro soccer team FC Dallas. She resides in McKinney, Texas.

  • James

    James Whited, 2010

    electronics and computer engineering technology: CIsco systems

    James is a logistics supervisor for Harbor Freight Tools. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Kara

    Kara Odorizzi, 2013

    early childhood education

    Kara is an assistant preschool teacher for Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool. She resides in West Hazleton.

  • Christina Spencer, 2013

    landscape/horticulture technology: plant production

    Christina works in sales for Ron Shirk Shooting Supplies. She resides in New Bloomfield.

  • John Pater, 2014

    web and interactive media

    John is a programmer/analyst for Penn State's College of Education. He graduated in Spring 2018 with a Master of Professional Studies in information science, with a focus in cybersecurity and information assurance. He resides in State College.

  • Thomas Miller, 2011

    technology management and forest technology

    Thomas is a game lands worker for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He resides in Wellsboro.

  • Tracey

    Tracey Brewbaker, 2008

    physical fitness specialist

    Tracey is a sales manager for Travel Champs, where her roles include youth sports tournament director and youth hockey coach. She received a bachelor's degree in health and physical education in 2014 with a coaching minor. She resides in Middletown.

  • Ethan Dunkle, 2013

    building science and sustainable design

    Ethan is a virtual design and construction engineer for Benchmark Construction. He resides in Mount Joy.

  • Rebecca (Miller) Swan, 2013

    graphic communications management

    Rebecca is a publishing services specialist for the U.S. Government Publishing Office. She married Adam Swan, '13 (information technology: information assurance and security) in October 2016. They reside in Silver Spring, Md.

  • Jenna (Harner) Clark, 2012

    nursing

    Jenna is a registered nurse in The Birthplace at Williamsport Regional Medical Center, part of UPMC Susquehanna. She has roles in labor and delivery, postpartum, Level 1 and Level 2 nursery, and teaches breastfeeding and childbirth classes. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Jesse Winckler, 2011

    information technology: network specialist

    Jesse is a network engineer for Cru. He resides in Orlando, Fla.

  • Aaron Barnard, 2016

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Aaron is a manufacturing engineer for Ring Container Technologies. He resides in Sidney, Ohio.

  • Wesley Foster, 2010

    diesel technology

    Wesley is an explosive ordnance team leader for the U.S. Army. He resides in Raeford, N.C.

  • Matthew Jurado, 2016

    accounting

    Matthew is a regulatory accountant for Alaskan Brewing Co. He resides in Juneau, Alaska.

  • Philip Wesbury, 2010

    ornamental horticulture: landscape technology

    Philip is director of business development for Builtech Services LLC. He resides in Chicago.

  • Daniel Honovic, 2014

    building automation technology

    Daniel is an instructor in the building systems technology department at Hudson Valley Community College. He resides in Troy, N.Y.

  • Cory McDonald, 2013

    information technology: network specialist

    Cory is a DCIM technical support supervisor for Schneider Electric. He resides in Dushore.

  • Brad Miller, 2012

    automotive technology management

    Brad is a field service engineer for Ford Motor Co. He resides in Hanover.

  • Justin Keller, 2008

    building construction technology

    Ryan is a production supervisor for Williams Scotsman Inc. He resides in Boyertown.

  • Ryan

    Ryan Catena, 2012

    construction management

    Ryan is a project engineer for Trumbull Corp. He is engaged to marry Rebekah Imler at Heinz Field on Oct. 18, 2018. "I have added three new vehicles to the family as well: a 2010 Camaro 2SS-RS, 1967 Chevy C10, and a 1951 Chevy Pickup, on top of my daily driver 2014 GMC Sierra SLT," he says. He resides in Cranberry Township.

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