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.
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.
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.
Sara (Kostek) McGrath, 2001
dental hygiene
Sara is a dental hygienist for Wasco Dental. She resides in North Canton, Ohio.
Christopher Darling, 1989
electronics technology: computer automation maintenance
Christopher is the director of engineering for Beech-Nut Nutrition, where he is responsible for process, mechanical, electrical and facilities engineering, including capital and continuous improvement projects. He resides in Canajoharie, N.Y.
Thomas Degan, 2009
building construction technology
Thomas is an estimator/skilled crafts worker for Construction Specialties. He holds LEED AP ID+C certification. He resides in Watsontown.
Tyler Gross, 2009
computer aided product design
Tyler welcomed daughter Freya on March 18, 2018. He is a design engineer for Evapco Inc. They reside in Hanover.
Dustin Yeater, 2016
electrical technology
Dustin is a maintenance technician for cabinetry company ACPI. He resides in Lewistown.
Ben Barclay, 2018
building automation technology
Ben is the president/owner of Jesco Electric, an electrical supplies distributor in Windber. He resides in Sidman.
Todd Peirce, 2001
aviation maintenance technician
Todd retired from the U.S. Navy. He resides in Montoursville.
Steven Kleck, 2014
technology management
Steven is a senior network systems engineer for Avanade. In April 2018, he married Amber Mitchell. They reside in Silver Spring, Md.
Thomas Carrano, 2015
building automation technology
Thomas is a controls technician for Pritchett Controls. He resides in Woodbridge, Va.
Michael Weinhoffer, 1978
electronics technology
Michael is a project manager for PPL Electric Utilities. He manages electric-distribution and substation-infrastructure construction projects. He resides in Quakertown.
Andrew Kear, 1997
heavy construction equipment technology
Andrew is a heavy equipment operator for H.L. Wiker Inc., where he was named employee of the year and is a member and chairman of the safety committee. He is a past member of the college's heavy construction equipment technology advisory committee and played on the first Penn College men's basketball team in 1997. He resides in Mount Joy.
Matthew Melusky, 2006
civil engineering technology
Matthew is a project manager for Supreme Industries, which provides road building, land clearing, erosion control and site development. He resides in Pottsville.