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

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

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

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.

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