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.
Glenn Gerbrick, 2015
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Glenn is a welding engineer for Philly Shipyard, a leading U.S. shipbuilder. He resides in Collegeville.
Derek Rinaldo, 2007
civil engineering technology, surveying technology
Derek is a senior client representative for C.S. Davidson Inc. He resides in York.
Stephen Hill, 1998
architectural technology
Stephen is a project manager for Sun Precast, a manufacturer of cast stone. Several of his projects have won awards from the Cast Stone Institute and the Architectural Precast Association. He has been employed at Sun Precast since he met representatives at the Penn College Career Fair. and has transitioned from drafter to estimator, senior estimator and now project manager. He's also the co-founder of the Down Syndrome Society of the Susquehanna Valley. He's been married to his high school sweetheart for 23 years. They have two children and reside in Beavertown.
Dave Ploss, 1978
construction carpentry
Dave is a facilities manager for the Redevelopment Authority of Corry, maintaining the buildings and properties owned by the authority. He resides in Corry and recently celebrated his 45th wedding anniversary.
Brian Barner, 1996
business management
Brian is a sales order lead for Cargill Protein, a supplier of textured soy protein. He resides in Harrisburg.
Patrick Hufnagle, 2022
applied management and baking & pastry arts
Patrick is a full-time pastry chef for Penn College's Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. He is an American Culinary Federation-recognized certified pastry culinarian. "I accepted the full-time pastry chef position in August and have been having a blast and can't wait to see what the future will hold," he says. He resides in Jersey Shore.
Stephen Cunningham, 1982
general studies, computer information systems (1990)
Stephen retired as director emeritus of institutional research and analysis after 15 years with SUNY Cortland. He held similar roles at Roanoke Chowan Community College and Penn College/WACC, where he worked 1985-2001. He holds a bachelor's in mathematics: statistics emphasis from Penn State and completed graduate study in higher education at Penn State (all but dissertation). He resides in Cortland, N.Y.
Daniel Wood III, 1972
business management
Dan is retired and resides in Erie.
Fred Hoffman Jr., 1971
printing
Fred is a sales representative for Hoffman Advertising. He resides in Mifflinburg.
Brian Romberger, 2003
building construction technology
Brian is a senior construction manager for Sheetz Inc. He oversees new store builds, as well as rebuilds and remodels. He resides in Duncannon.
William VanSteamburg, 1963
electronics technology
William is retired and resides in Bristol, Vt.
Andrea (Albright) Davidson, 2005
nursing
Andrea is a registered nurse for Apple Hill Surgical Center, where she works in the pre-operative and post-anesthesia care unit. She resides in Dover.
Robert Nolter, 1974
electrical technology
Robert retired after 42.5 years as an electrical design engineer. He resides in Catasauqua with his wife. They have two sons and three grandchildren. He welcomes contact from classmates.
Michael Weaver, 2006
graphic communications management
Michael is a print operator for CCL Tube. He prints the text and images on plastic tubes that are then capped and sent to customers for filling with sunscreens, shampoos, lotions, etc. He resides in Plymouth.
Timothy Burger, 2006
heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology
Timothy is a commercial HVAC service technician for Worth & Co. He is married and resides in White Haven.
William Lechler, 1973
civil engineering technology
William is retired and resides in Galeton.
Michael Miller, 1992
toolmaking technology
Michael is a toolmaker for Lycoming Engines. He resides in Linden.
Shaun Bentz, 2007
civil engineering technology
Shaun is a senior highway engineer for Stantec Consulting Services Inc. He resides in Palmyra.
Frances (Sommerfeld) McMahon, 1994
office administration - executive
Frances is an administrative assistant for the Law & Public Safety Department at Sinclair Community College. She resides in Waynesville, Ohio, and recently welcomed her sixth grandchild (second grandson).
Robert Peckins, 1966
toolmaking technician
Robert is retired after 45 years in various management positions in the aerospace industry. He resides in Candor, N.Y.
Kevin Fry, 1994
industrial drafting technology
Kevin is an engineering and quality manager for Andritz. He resides in Montoursville.
Caleb Schirmer, 2016
landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis (2014) and applied management
Caleb is pursuing a doctorate in higher education administration from Bradley University. He is a coordinator of student success for Mid-America Christian University and resides in Moore, Okla.
Joe Tertel, 2002
graphic design
Joe married Liz Garneau on May 4, 2023. Alumni in attendance: Chris Legarski '03, graphic design; Lizzie Legarski '12, nursing; Phil Coffman '01, construction management; Kate (Bishop) Hunter '00, culinary arts technology; Rev. Lee Gable '02, construction management; Wendy (Frew) Nicodemus '05, graphic design; and Rick Boyer '03, graphic design. Joe and Liz reside in Harrisburg.
Karina (Thomas) Guerrero, 2005
business administration: banking and finance
Karina is a human resources manager for Ralph S. Alberts Co. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Megan (Pennington) Asbeck, 2011
graphic design
Megan is the assistant director for web design for State University of New York at Brockport. In 2023, she received a Master of Fine Arts in visual studies from SUNY Brockport & Visual Studies Workshop. She is also an adjunct instructor of web design at the university. She resides in Akron, N.Y.
James Jimenez, 2013
applied health studies
James is a perioperative services business operations manager for Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center. He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration in healthcare management from Western Governors University. He resides in Sacramento, Calif.
Frank Daugherty, 2012
electronics and computer engineering technology: robotics and automation
Frank is a program operations manager/parts and service manager for Farason Corp. He manages nine programmers and five parts-and-service staff members. He resides in Morgantown.
Ashley Beatty-Heist, 2012
building science and sustainable design
Ashley is a lead field assessor for the County of Lycoming. She became a certified Pennsylvania evaluator through the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers in 2023. She married John Heist in July 2022. They reside in Montoursville.
Chad Chelius, 1993
graphic communication
Chad is the principal owner of Chax Training and Consulting. He specializes in creating PDF files that can be read by people who are blind, visually impaired, or have a cognitive disability or other disability. He helps others make the content they create accessible to all people, regardless of their disability. He resides in Shillington.
Sandra (Angstadt) Reichard, 2011
ornamental horticulture: landscape technology emphasis
Sandra is a loan analyst for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. She welcomed her third daughter, Cora, in September 2023. They reside in Kutztown.