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.
Thomas Van Horn, 2000
graphic design
Thomas is a senior manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he's been employed for 20 years. He defines and manages the user experience/user interface aspects of the firm's global brand for all digital offerings and ensures consistent application of branding and design elements. He is married, has two children and resides in Spring Hill, Fla.
Kacey (Ammerman) Norton, 2015
nursing
Kacey is an operating room registered nurse for Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She and her husband, Jonathan Norton '14, building automation technology, welcomed a daughter, Brielle, in August 2022. They reside in Elizabethtown.
Grant Berry, 1960
computer science
Grant is retired from Penn College and resides in Hughesville. He had been director of financial aid as well as director, dean then vice president of the development office. He celebrated his 53rd wedding anniversary with wife, Frances, on Dec. 20, 2022.
Gregory Girven, 1991
service and operation of heavy construction equipment
Gregory is employed by Hill Well Drilling. He resides in Muncy.
Matthew Loquasto, 2019
residential construction technology and management
Matthew is an estimator for Eichenlaub Inc. He resides in Glenshaw.
Richard McGlynn, 2013
culinary arts and systems
Richard is a baker for 40 North Bar and Restaurant in Pittsburgh. He resides in New Kensington with his wife, Kassandra S. Sellinger '16, culinary arts and systems.
Samar Alquraish, 2022
nursing
Samar is a registered nurse for UPMC. She resides in Williamsport.
Anderson Joseph, 2018
applied technology studies
Anderson is a construction manager, renovations for Garman Builders. He resides in Cleona.
Matthew Strine, 2004
electric power generation technology
Matthew is a manager of operations for EPP Service Co., responsible for the operations of 35 renewable energy power plants throughout the U.S. He resides in York.
Maureen (Benfer) Payne, 2005
floral design/Interior plantscape
Maureen is a lead customer service representative for United Concordia Dental. She received the Outstanding Service Award and is lead of the company's customer service-social media team. She married Albert Payne in March 2021. They reside in Lewisburg.
Daniel Moyer, 1974
aviation maintenance technician
Daniel is a self-employed aviation consultant. He resides in Enola.
Ross DeLauro, 2022
electrical technologies
Ross is a level 2 automation project engineer for Martz Technologies. He resides in Mansfield.
Rodney Seaman, 2022
electrical construction
Rodney is a construction apprentice-cellular division for Swartley Brothers Engineers. He resides in Norristown.
Victoria Floyd, 2022
automotive technology management
Victoria is a record secretary for Woodlawn High School. She resides in Owings Mills, Md.
Benjamin Kerstetter, 2013
technology management
Benjamin is a product approval engineer for TE Connectivity. He resides in Thompsontown with his wife and daughter.
Haley Navarro, 2022
applied management
Haley is a registered dental hygienist for Lawrenceville Dental Arts. She resides in Yardley.
Abigail (Inns) Buchner, 2022
applied management
Abigail is a victim advocate for the Lycoming County Office of the District Attorney. She resides in Williamsport.
Leah Kline, 2022
nursing
Leah is a registered nurse for Evangelical Community Hospital. She resides in Middleburg.
Kyle Brandt, 2022
diesel technology
Kyle is a diesel technician for truck dealership group Transteck. He resides in Lancaster.
Troy Records Jr., 2022
information technology sciences: gaming and simulation, and software development & information management
Troy is a junior associate software engineer for NetherRealm Studios. His tasks include analytics, customizing the editor, assisting gameplay designers and helping with marketing. He resides in South Williamsport.
Caroline Green, 2022
nursing
Caroline is a registered nurse for Geisinger. She resides in Picture Rocks.
James Miele, 2004
accounting
James is an office manager for Bechdel Plumbing & Heating. He resides in Williamsport.
Julie (Rutt) Hedgepeth, 2004
paramedic technology
Julie and her husband welcomed a son, Reuben James, on Dec. 9, 2022. They reside in Elizabethtown.
John Hessen, 1964
electronics technology
John was the president of ETEMCO, an electronics manufacturer, from 1989 to 2012. He has since retired and is enjoying seeing the U.S. He resides in Lancaster.
Jason Lentz, 2002
welding & fabrication engineering technology
Jason is a senior visual market analyst for Grainger. He reviews images from vendors and competitors to analyze Grainger's go-to-market strategy and ensure a great experience for customers. He resides in Warsaw, Va.
Megan (Pennington) Asbeck, 2011
graphic design
Megan is a web designer for SUNY Brockport. She resides in Akron, N.Y.
Kia Maynard, 2022
health science
Kia plans to pursue a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in Fall 2023. She resides in Gillett.
Madison (McCracken) Smeal, 2022
applied health studies
Madison is a certified surgical technologist for Yale New Haven Health, part of a surgical team responsible for setting up for and maintaining sterility during procedures. She and her husband, a Navy veteran, have resided in Virginia, Connecticut, and soon New Hampshire. Madison also holds a Penn College degree in surgical technology (2016).
Jesilynn (Henry) Oleksza, 2014
business administration: management
Jesilynn is an accountant for LSC Environmental LLC. She resides in Montrose with her husband, Anthony '11, collision repair technology, and '13, technology management, and their two sons.
Allyson Turner, 2022
nursing
Allyson is a registered nurse for Geisinger Muncy Hospital. She resides in Jersey Shore.