Class Notes

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.

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  • Jason LaPenna, 2006

    electronics engineering technology

    Jason is the director of electric utilities for Campos EPC. He resides in Valrico, Fla.

  • Barry Rodgers, 1975

    technical illustration

    Barry retired as a graphics specialist for Smiths Detection. Previous work includes technical illustration for the Space Defensive Initiative (later called Star Wars after the movie came out), and work on military projects that included threat detection for CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear and explosives); battlefield meteorological systems; and a battlefield mobile hospital. He finished his 50-year career working on airport X-ray equipment and CBRNe projects. He resides in Glenville.

  • Jessica Keyser, 2013

    baking and pastry arts

    Jessica is the head baker for Fat Badger Bakery. She resides in Macungie.

  • Courtney (Brown) Bloom, 2016

    baking & pastry arts

    Courtney and her husband, Kenneth '16, information technology: network specialist, welcomed daughter Eloise in May 2025. They reside in McSherrystown.

  • Jennifer (Shingara) Simpson, 1994

    legal assistant-paralegal

    Jennifer is a paralegal, discovery coordinator and adult and juvenile case coordinator for the Snyder County District Attorney's Office. She resides in Middleburg.

  • Thomas

    Thomas Long, 1984

    journalism

    Thomas retired in September 2026 from the Shippensburg University Foundation as a major gifts officer. He transitioned to nonprofit fund development after a long career in the newspaper industry. He resides in Dillsburg with his wife.

  • Dane Hart, 1982

    service & operation of heavy construction equipment

    Dane retired from Bear Ridge Machine & Fabrication, where he was a welder and painter. As a student, he was the first president of the college's Service and Operation of Heavy Equipment Association. He resides in Shenandoah.

  • Lauryn Stauffer, 2023

    automation engineering technology: robotics & automation

    Lauryn is a mechatronics instructor for Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, where she recently began advising the school's DECA chapter. She recently moved to Kunkletown.

  • Justin Barnett, 2025

    information technology: network & user support

    Justin is an IT technician for Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, working a help desk system for the Port Allegany School District. He resides in Johnsonburg.

  • Andrew Bishop, 2010

    heavy construction equipment technology: Caterpillar equipment emphasis

    Andrew is an equipment manager for Berkel and Co. Contractors. He resides in Elizabethtown.

  • Courtney Burns, 2026

    physician assistant studies

    Courtney is a PA for Laurel Health. She resides in Schwenksville.

  • Josh Griest, 2026

    heavy construction equipment technology

    Josh is a CNC milling machine operator for ParksTech. He resides in Shade Gap.

  • Brian Jenks, 2015

    web and interactive media

    Brian is the Office of Satellite & Product Operations webmaster for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, from which received Outstanding Employee of the Month recognition. He resides in Germantown, Md.

  • Nicole (Potter) McCaslin, 2013

    Surgical Technology

    Nicole is a certified surgical technologist for Jones Memorial Hospital. She resides in Harrison Valley.

  • James

    James Jimenez, 2013

    applied health studies

    James recently accepted a director of surgery role with Sutter Health in the San Francisco Bay area, where he helps lead surgical services for two major hospitals, improve operational performance, support frontline teams, and partner with physicians and hospital leaders to strengthen patient care. His career has taken him from the military and frontline surgical technology roles to healthcare leadership. He resides in Sacramento, Calif.

  • Leonard Jones, 2020

    heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis and technician emphasis

    Leonard is a heavy equipment operator for International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150. He resides in Valparaiso, Ind.

  • Ashton Bender, 2025

    building automation engineering technology

    Ashton is a systems application engineer I for Schneider Electric. He resides in Fogelsville.

  • Michael Poorman, 2025

    heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis and technician emphasis

    Michael is a heavy equipment technician for Foster F. Wineland John Deere, performing diagnostics and repairs on John Deere's heavy construction and forestry equipment in the west central division of Pennsylvania. He resides in Lilly.

  • Caleb Schirmer, 2016

    applied management

    Caleb was recently promoted to the learning assistance programs manager position at Mid-America Christian University. He is set to graduate from Bradley University with a Doctor of Education in educational leadership in December 2026. He resides in Moore, Okla.

  • Lynsey Hastings, 2025

    business administration

    Lynsey is an industrial relations generalist for Victaulic. She resides in Wellsboro.

  • Ashley

    Ashley (McGee) Smith, 2010

    health information technology

    Ashley is a senior quality control specialist for Medallion. She resides in Perkasie.

  • Richard

    Richard Baus III, 2002

    construction management

    Richard is associate vice president/estimating team leader for Urban Engineers Inc. He completed a Doctor of Education degree with a specialization in educational and organizational leadership in 2026. He resides in Levittown.

  • Andrew Folk, 2024

    plastics & polymer engineering technology

    Andrew is a tooling and program manager for Nelipak, a global leader in thermoformed medical packaging. He oversees the prototype and production tooling shop. He resides in Bernville.

  • Ryan

    Ryan Sweitzer, 2012

    residential construction technology and management

    Ryan is a section foreman for Norfolk Southern, overseeing the crew that maintains a fixed stretch of railroad. He resides in Easton.

  • Chikezie Nwachukwu, 2026

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning engineering technology

    Chikezie is employed by Johnson Controls. He resides in Upper Marlboro, Md.

  • Amanda (Ritter) Zimmerman, 2023

    building science and sustainable design

    Amanda is vice president of JENA Engineering Corp. She resides in Macungie.

  • Parker Shelton, 2026

    construction management

    Parker is a field engineer for Bowen Engineering. He resides in Fountainville.

  • Camden Gormont, 2026

    engineering design technology

    Camden is an engineer for TAFCO - TMP Manufacturing Co., a producer of commercial refrigeration products. He resides in Frenchville.

  • Aaron Almony, 2026

    construction management

    Aaron is a project engineer for Harkins Builders. He resides in Bel Air, Md.

  • Nathan Graybeal, 2026

    diesel technology

    Nathan is a mechanic for Pennmar Farms. He resides in Peach Bottom.

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