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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  • William Collins Jr., 1966

    business administration

    William is president of The High Road Inc., where he manages and produces festivals. He is easing into retirement, remaining active with smaller clients. He is a past board member and treasurer for the International Festivals & Events Association and has umpired high school and recreational girls softball for more than 35 years. He resides in Springfield, Va.

  • Michael Melnyk, 2006

    applied human services

    Michael is associate director of student affairs at Penn State Harrisburg. He resides in Hummelstown.

  • Agnes "Aggie" (Knittle) Fisher, 1967

    liberal arts

    Agnes "Aggie" is retired and resides in Williamsport. Her late husband was also a Williamsport Area Community College graduate.

  • Richard Conni, 1967

    aviation

    Richard is an aircraft mechanic for Delta Airlines. He resides in Trophy Club, Texas.

  • Ashley Jandrisavitz, 2015

    nursing

    Ashley is a labor and delivery RN for UPMC Susquehanna. She resides in Cogan Station.

  • Cody

    Cody Miller, 2012

    culinary arts and systems

    Cody is the head cook in Penn College's Capitol Eatery. He took bronze in the 2016 National Association of College & University Food Services Mid-Atlantic Region Culinary Challenge. The challenge was sanctioned by the American Culinary Federation. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Estefania

    Estefania DeCoursey, 2016

    health arts: practical nursing

    Estefania is an LPN for UPMC Susquehanna and is continuing her nursing education at Penn College. She resides in Muncy.

  • John Deihl, 2007

    aviation maintenance technology

    John is an aircraft technician for Boeing. He resides in Prospect Park.

  • Morganne Bresnock, 2017

    health arts: practical nursing

    Morganne is a licensed practical nurse for UPMC Susquehanna. She resides in Salladasburg.

  • Matthew

    Matthew Fry, 2004

    broadcast communications

    Matthew is a dyno lab technician for American Axle & Manufacturing. He resides in Yoder, Ind.

  • Mark Genetti, 1985

    machinist general

    Mark is a material technician for Mack Trucks. He resides in Kutztown.

  • Kristen Funk, 2017

    health arts: practical nursing

    Kristen is an LPN for UPMC Susquehanna. She resides in Linden.

  • Jessica Lehman, 2017

    physician assistant

    Jessica is a physician assistant for Family Practice Center. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Andrew Baumann, 2017

    construction management

    Andrew is a project engineer for Kinsley Construction. He resides in Camp Hill.

  • Paul McQuay, 1969

    tool design

    Paul, a former teacher at WACC, retired from education in 1995 and founded Paul McQuay and Associates, where he was president from 1995-2014. The corporation specialized in restructuring higher education worldwide, conducting projects in more than 75 countries. Most projects were funded by international banks and federal governments. He is a recipient of the WACC Alumnus of the Year award and the Outstanding International Educator award and has published numerous articles. He resides in Fort Myers, Fla.

  • Bradley Willis, 2016

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology

    Bradley is a project engineer for Johnson Controls and is the student activities chairman for the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers). He resides in Harrisburg.

  • William Thomas, 2015

    information technology: information assurance and security

    William is senior information security administrator for Boscov's Department Store. He resides in Reading.

  • Dexter Maurer, 2017

    heavy construction equipment technology: technician

    Dexter is a technician for Highway Equipment & Supply Co. in Ephrata. He resides in Palmyra.

  • Ronald Kuhns, 1968

    electrical construction

    Ronald retired in 2005 from the state's Department of General Services, where he served for more than 25 years as an electrician in various buildings in the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg. His career also included work for Lyco Systems in Williamsport, Tom's Electrical Service in Mount Carmel, Shelter Modular Corp. near Danville, and EMA Inc. in New Cumberland. Now 70, he is involved in several organizations and is an electrician and maintenance worker for Saint Patrick's Church in Trevorton. He resides in Coal Township.

  • Doreen Shannon, 2000

    business management

    Doreen is the disability services assistant at Penn College. She resides in Hughesville.

  • William Corson, 1967

    engineering computer science

    William retired in 2002 as senior systems analyst for Eastman Kodak, where he designed and maintained software systems. He resides in Byron, N.Y.

  • Logan Kenyon, 2012

    architectural technology

    Logan is a design technician for Davis Ulmer Sprinkler Co. He designs fire protection systems for buildings that range from residences to high rises and museums to landfills. He resides in Canton.

  • Janet (Ulsamer) Kryder, 1987

    general studies

    Janet is secretary to the assistant dean of industrial, computing and engineering technologies at Penn College. She resides in Lock Haven.

  • Jon Mackey, 2000

    broadcast communications

    Jon owns JM Quizzo Productions. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Wendy (Cunningham) Miller, 2003

    technical and professional communication

    Wendy is assistant dean of health sciences for Penn College. She resides in Milton.

  • Marvin

    Marvin Ickes, 1965

    toolmaking technician

    Marvin is retired and doing a lot of bass fishing from his kayak. He resides in Boonsboro, Md.

  • Dennis Ault, 1967

    business management

    Dennis is retired and resides in Montoursville.

  • Ron Heiber, 1968

    electrical construction

    Ron retired in September 2017 from the position of traffic signal electrician for the City of Las Vegas. He holds Level I, Level II and Traffic Signal Inspector certifications from the International Municipal Signal Association. He resides in North Las Vegas, Nev.

  • Richard Butts, 1967

    architectural technology

    Richard is retired and resides in Newville.

  • Robert Senft, 1967

    architectural technology

    Robert retired as a project manager for York Hospital, where he developed renovation plans, supervised construction and ensured the facility remained Life Safety Code compliant. He resides in York.

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