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. Share your story.
Joshua Wilson, 2011
accounting
Joshua is a senior tax accountant for Shaner Hotel Group. He is married, has a son and daughter and resides in Pleasant Gap.
Frank Bardo III, 1981
welding
Frank is director of fabrication for Canam Bridges. He resides in Conestoga.
Alisha (Howell) Summa, 2012
baking and party arts
Alisha owns Lynn Sandy's Bakery, which has been rated Best Wedding Cakes and Best Bakery in the Scranton Times-Tribune. She was featured in Penn College's 2023 Visiting Chef Series and resides in Waymart.
John Curry, 2008
manufacturing engineering technology
John is a senior principal engineer, manufacturing, for Northrop Grumman. He resides in Palm Bay, Fla.
David Resh, 2001
computer aided drafting technology
David is a project manager for Consolidated Engineers. He resides in Reading.
Michael Brown, 2009
information technology: network specialist
Michael is a development operations engineer/server administrator for Centroid LLC. He resides in Glen Burnie, Md.
Elijah Rush, 2023
engineering design technology
Elijah is a design engineer for Great Coasters International. He resides in Elysburg.
Daniel Wood III, 1972
business management
Daniel is retired and recently moved to Erie. He and his wife of 30 years have two daughters, a son and five grandsons.
Nathan Tabon, 2022
construction management
Nathan is an assistant project manager for Power Services Inc. He resides in Baltimore.
Jordan Specht, 2023
nursing
Jordan is a registered nurse for Frederick Health. She resides in Frederick, Md.
Joshua Koons, 2023
apprenticeship technology
Joshua is an electrician for Penn College and a youth soccer coach. He is pursuing a bachelor's in applied management from the college. He resides in Hughesville.
Jessica Davis, 2023
dental hygiene
Jessica is pursuing graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University. She resides in East Stroudsburg.
Jerry Kepich, 2023
automotive technology management
Jerry is a secondary vocational teacher for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. He resides in Chesapeake Beach, Md.
Faith Myers, 2023
nursing
Faith is a staff nurse for UPMC. She resides in Pittsburgh.
Dan Gerard, 2020
automated manufacturing technology and metal fabrication technology
Dan is a fabricator for Ringbrothers, where he is part of the team building some of the world's best custom hot rods, including the Specialty Equipment Market Association's 2022 "Battle of the Builders" winner, a 1948 Chevrolet pickup dubbed "ENYO." He resides in Dodgeville, Wis.
Gregory Metzger, 1976
automotive technology
Gregory retired after 39 years as a senior engineer designing natural gas facilities. After graduating from WACC, he worked in General Motors dealerships for three years before earning a bachelor's in mechanical engineering from Penn State and gaining a professional engineer license. He resides in Cranberry Township.
Jason Praster, 2005
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Jason is manager of welding quality assurance for Zachry Group. He resides in San Antonio with his wife, Sarah (Jinar) '06, physical fitness specialist, and their son.
Justin Guthrie, 2023
graphic design
Justin is a graphic designer for Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. He current projects include overhauling the coffee roaster's website and designing its first QRC bag for Walmart and Weis Markets. He resides in Mifflinburg.
Luke Waltman, 2012
forest technology
Luke is a forester for the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry (Bald Eagle State Forest). He is a member of the state wildfire suppression program and has participated in wildland fire crew trips to California, Washington, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Montana and Minnesota, along with numerous fire suppression details in Pennsylvania. He resides in Watsontown.
Brittany (Meade) Gansel, 2011
surgical technology
Brittany is the director of MERC (Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center) & INR (imaging, navigation, robotics) education for Globus Medical. The company named her INR Impact Player of the Year in 2021. She is married, resides in Phoenixville and is expecting her first child in March 2024.
Lauren Bitting, 2018
nursing
Lauren is a nursing professional development practitioner for Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. She provides orientation for nursing and nursing support staff, as well as nursing education for inpatient nursing units. She is pursuing a Master of Science in nursing and is engaged to be married in May 2025. She resides in Lewistown.
Corrine Rinehimer, 2023
nursing LPN-RN
Corrine is a nurse for Geisinger Medical Center. She resides in Mifflinville and is engaged to be married in September 2024.
Vincent Scinicariello, 1960
mechanical draftsman
Vincent is retired and resides in Houston.
Dennis Leber, 1971
electrical construction
Dennis retired in 2017 as a senior systems network engineer for the U.S. House of Representatives. He installed and maintained copper and fiber optics in the House office buildings. He also holds an associate degree in electrical engineering technology from Penn State. He resides in York.
Andrew Nagy, 1970
civil engineering technology
Andrew is retired and resides in Montoursville.
Barb LeGeyt, 2021
welding & fabrication engineering technology
Barb is a welding engineer for John Deere. She resides in Davenport, Iowa.
Thomas Schatz, 1976
automotive technology
Thomas retired from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles after 34 years. He was a parts manager and was active with numerous community colleges and the Mopar Career Automotive Program. He moved to Montgomery, Texas, in the Houston area, in 2023.
Aaron Kough, 2023
heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology
Aaron is a plumber for Myco Mechanical. He resides in Three Springs and looks forward to welcoming a baby in July 2024.
Mark Altmyer, 2021
building automation engineering technology
Mark is a field technician for Chesapeake Controls. He resides in Evans City.
Grace Hollister, 2023
dental hygiene
Grace is a dental hygienist for Sprout Dental. She resides in Waymart.