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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  • Selanda Embee, 2008

    information technology: network specialist and Information technology: security specialist

    Selanda is a systems analysis adviser for Evernorth Health Services. They reside in Berwick.

  • Michele (Praster) March, 2003

    applied human services

    Michele is the executive vice president of NuWeld Inc. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Robert Layng, 2008

    toolmaking technology

    Robert is an engineering technician and machinist for Lafayette College. He works with students to manufacture their research or senior capstone projects; manufactures, installs and maintains research and lab equipment; and works with sophomore mechanical engineering students on their course-related machine shop requests. He and wife Rachel welcomed their second child, Allie Mae, in 2025. They reside in Saylorsburg.

  • Lindsay (Nye) Clink, 2018

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Lindsay is a certified welding inspector and lead engineer for Eaton Aerospace. She resides in Saline, Mich.

  • Kyle Dolinsky, 2006

    diesel technology

    Kyle just began his first year teaching. He is a diesel technology instructor for St. Mary's County Public Schools. He resides in La Plata, Md.

  • Amy (Lowe) Woodley, 1988

    secretarial office administration

    Amy is an office manager for Gillum Psychological & Counseling Services. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Robert Nickels, 2007

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Robert is a project manager for Emerald C's Development, a commercial construction company. He resides in Neptune Beach, Fla.

  • David Modispaw, 2025

    heavy construction equipment technology: technician and operator emphases

    David is an operator for Koppers Inc. He resides in Montoursville.

  • Nichole (Smith) Lauver, 2025

    surgical technology

    Nichole is a surgical technologist for Mount Nittany Medical Center. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Katie (Arthur) Tobin, 2014

    baking and pastry arts

    Katie is a data analyst for Geisinger. She resides in Hughesville.

  • Melinda (Foust) Roat, 1999

    early childhood education

    Melinda is an Early Head Start classroom teacher at Summit Early Learning. She resides in New Berlin and completed a bachelor's in early childhood education from St. Francis University in 2024. Her daughter, Maggie, is a pre-physical therapist assistant student.

  • Charles Stankye IV, 2016

    residential construction technology and management: building construction technology

    Charles was recently promoted to builder first class petty officer for the Navy. He oversees construction projects and manages teams. He is stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

     

  • Frank Watson, 1977

    diesel technology

    Frank is president of Watson Diesel Inc., an engine and drive train rebuild facility, and WD Hot Block LLC. Watson invented the Hot Block, a water discharge valve heater. He received Bradford County Business of the Year honors and resides in Canton.

  • Marjorie (Long) Scholl, 1974

    floriculture

    Marjorie is retired and resides in Lewisburg with her husband, Timothy '75, broadcasting.

  • Matthew Eck, 2022

    civil engineering technology

    Matthew is an engineering technician for Frederick, Seibert & Associates Inc., working with municipalities to design capital projects and providing site designs for the private sector. He's also a zoning officer and sewage enforcement officer for several townships. He resides in Carlisle.

  • Philip Wesbury, 2010

    ornamental horticulture: landscape technology

    Philip is vice president of Builtech Services. He oversees business development activities nationwide and manages the Charlotte office. He holds a bachelor's in business and sustainability from Arizona State University. He resides in Charlotte, N.C.

  • Robert Peters, 1994

    industrial drafting

    Robert is a senior civil designer for Boyd Civil Engineering and owns Robert Peters Design Services. He continued his education at Valencia Community College and resides in Riverview, Fla.

  • Bryce Weikel, 2025

    building automation engineering technology and electrical technology (2023)

    Bryce is a refrigeration technician for Tyson Foods. He resides in Gordon.

  • Harland Bergstrom, 1977

    electronics technology

    Harland is retired and resides in Williamsport with his wife, Carole '96, legal assistant/paralegal.

  • Shawn Young, 1993

    aviation technology

    Shawn is the general manager of East Coast Propeller Service. He resides in Elizabethtown.

  • Amy (Dibble) Chervinsky, 2011

    business administration: banking and finance

    Amy is manager of business lending operations for Corning Credit Union. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Baker College. She resides in Elmira, N.Y.

  • Robert Armstrong, 1998

    culinary arts technology

    Robert retired from Penn College as a sous chef in Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. He resides in Wolf Township.

  • Susan (Mull) Lyons, 1988

    dental hygiene

    Susan is retired after a 30-plus-year career in dental hygiene. She resides in Lewisburg.

  • Olivia (Hawbecker) Billman, 2019

    web and interactive media

    Olivia is an applications support analyst for MCCi. She resides in Orrstown with her husband, Luke '18, heavy equipment construction technology: technician emphasis. They welcomed a daughter, Addy, in June 2024.

  • Laura (Hartley) Stroble, 1995

    dental hygiene

    Laura is a dental hygienist for DePasquale Dental. She resides in Thomasville with her husband, Jerry '90, paramedic.

  • Vicky Heim, 2000

    occupational therapy assistant

    Vicky is a retired certified occupational therapy assistant. She resides in Ruskin, Fla.

  • Kalie Kostelnik, 2023

    human services & restorative justice

    Kalie is a life skills counselor for Valley Youth House, where she works with children and young adults who were or are in foster care. She resides in Mechanicsburg.

  • Tori Siler, 2023

    physician assistant studies

    Tori is a PA for Clearway Pain Solutions. She resides in Bel Air, Md.

  • Daniel Botts, 1971

    aviation maintenance technician

    Daniel retired from Link Fight Simulation and Training, where he was a staff industrial engineer, building and installing aviation and aerospace training equipment and systems for the Defense Department. He resides in Susquehanna.

  • David Manikowski, 2016

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    David is a supplier development engineer for JLG Industries. He resides in St. Thomas, Pa.

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