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.
Kevin Steinbacher, 2017
accounting
Kevin is an administrative supervisor for PPL Electric Utilities. He resides in Cogan Station.
Nick Koupiaris, 2009
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Nick owns and operates NTK FabWorks. He resides in Rougemont, N.C.
Mark Buck, 1978
automotive technology
Mark retired from PPL Electric Utilities on July 31, 2017, after 37 years of service. He was the transportation mechanic leader. He resides in Danville.
Richard Beardsley, 1971
business management
Richard retired from Honeywell Aerospace. He resides in Phoenix, Ariz.
Brittany Terpstra, 2017
web and interactive media
Brittany is the digital marketing coordinator for Wilkes University, where she works alongside Joshua Bonner, 2014 (web and interactive media), who is the director of digital marketing. Terpstra resides in Jim Thorpe.
Harold "Rusty" Huff, 1982
electronics technology
Rusty is a quality control/electronic engineering technician for TOA Engineering Co. He resides in Maple Shade, N.J.
Michael Weaver, 2006
graphic communications management
Michael married Jennifer McTague on Sept. 9, 2017. He is a press text apprentice for Offset Paperback Manufacturers Inc. They reside in Plymouth.
Franklin Courter, 1967
civil engineering technology
Franklin retired from Penn State as a construction quality representative. He also served in the Marine Corps Reserves from June 1960 to June 1962, attaining the rank of lance corporal. He resides in Northampton.
Jane (Wolfe) Natali, 1973
food service management
Jane is the supervisor of food services for the Souderton Area School District. She resides in Bedford.
Eric Jordan, 2013
building automation technology
Eric is a controls specialist for CM3 Building Solutions. He resides in Philadelphia.
Sabrena O'Keefe, 2007
business administration: human resource management
Sabrena is associate director of the Center for Leadership and Service at Florida International University. She resides in Hollywood, Fla.
Shelia (Delaney) Nye, 2009
radiography
Shelia is the radiology manager for Bucktail Medical Center. She resides in Renovo.
Jason Rowlands, 2007
automotive technology
Jason is a maintenance mechanic for a Carpenter Technology steel mill. He resides in Reading.
Dustin Droege, 2007
electromechanical maintenance technology
Dustin is a maintenance supervisor for Brookfield Renewable. He manages a staff of nine and is responsible for all maintenance at a 240-megawatt hydroelectric power plant. He resides in Mountville.
Michael Sebergandio, 2003
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Michael is a materials engineer for CNH Industrial North America. He resides in Landisville.
Mariah (Walter) Thomas, 2013
occupational therapy assistant
Mariah married Kyler Thomas, 2013 (building construction technology) on Sept. 16, 2017. They reside in Bedford.
Stacy (Tittle) Healy, 2003
computer aided drafting technology
Stacy is a lead teacher at a YMCA. She resides in Asbury, N.J.
Roger Chilson, 1977
accounting
Roger is a self-employed income tax preparer. The IRS recognized him as an Exemplary Electronic Return Originator in 2004. He resides in Covington.
Jennifer (Brinkley) Martin, 2005
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Jennifer is an engineering manager - body process for Toyota Motor North America. She resides in Georgetown, Ky.
Daniel Wood III, 1972
business management
Daniel retired as a service technician for Verizon. Outside of work, he was a baseball coach and assistant scout master. He was mason and a strutter for the Zafar Grotto and Irem Shrine string bands. He remains involved in Masons, Irem Shrine and Boy Scouts. “Penn College has seen many fantastic changes since I was there,” he said. “I stayed in the Hoover Dorms, which was three mansions on Campbell Street, between Third and Fourth streets. There were 120 men staying there. … To all the students that are there now: Enjoy your stay at Penn College and have a GREAT year!” He resides in Brownsville.
Terry Gerber, 1978
mechanical drafting
Terry is a senior project specialist for Versum Materials. He resides in Tamaqua.
Brad Evans, 1989
forest technology
Brad is a local manager for F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts. He resides in Chambersburg.
Kevin Tarr, 1988
electronics technology
Kevin is an application developer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He married Vicky Jean Strohecker in June 2015. They reside in Enola.
William Bubb, 1961
architectural drafting
William retired from PennDOT as a roadway management systems coordinator. He resides in Montoursville.
Lorenzo Adams, 1991
construction carpentry
Lorenzo is a housekeeping supervisor for Veterans Affairs. He resides in Coatesville.
Jillian (Bliss) Cummings, 1998
early childhood education
Jillian married Jim Cummings in June 2016. She is a lead teacher at KinderCare Learning Center. They reside in Brackenridge.
Craig Reitz, 2001
graphic design
Craig is the lead graphic designer for Restek Corp. He resides in State College.
Tyler Kline, 2010
hospitality management
Tyler is a route sales representative for Schwan's. He resides in Port Royal.
Samantha (Catlin) Bruinooge, 2012
graphic design
Samantha married Chad Bruinooge, 2013 (construction management) on Feb. 3, 2017. She is a production graphic artist for Woolrich. They reside in Roaring Branch Township.
Benjamin Thayer, 2016
residential construction technology and management
Benjamin is a project engineer for Harkins Builders. He resides in Reisterstown, Md.