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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  • Max-Elias

    Max-Elias Sites, 2024

    collision repair technology

    Max-Elias is an apprentice for H&H Chevrolet. He resides in Walnut Bottom.

  • Nikolas Harnish, 2024

    welding & fabrication engineering technology

    Nikolas is a weld engineer for Johnson Controls Navy Systems. He resides in Myerstown.

  • Palmer Simpson III, 2024

    applied management and automotive technology (2022)

    Palmer is an automotive technician for Selinsgrove Ford. A retired Marine who spent 20 years in active duty, he resides in Selinsgrove.

  • Drew Thomas, 2024

    network administration & engineering technology

    Drew is an IT infrastructure intern for Penn College. As a student, he was active in the college's esports program, including terms as president, manager for the Valorant team and a National Association of Collegiate Esports student representative.

  • Jon Chedester, 2024

    aviation technology

    Jon is a structure repair technician for Duncan Aviation. He resides in Easton.

  • Monica Boone, 2024

    nursing

    Monica is a nurse for UPMC. She resides in South Williamsport.

  • David Moore, 2024

    automotive technology

    David is a service technician for P&W BMW. He resides in Rural Valley.

  • Shane Gelsinger, 2024

    automation engineering technology: mechatronics

    Shane is a manufacturing engineer for JLG Industries. He resides in Shippensburg.

  • Tyler Ewanciw, 2024

    heavy construction equipment technology: technician emphasis

    Tyler is a heavy equipment mechanic for H.O. Penn. He resides in Port Jervis, N.Y.

  • Madison Clark, 2021

    early childhood education

    Madison is an assistant child care teacher in the Dunham Children's Learning Center at Penn College. She resides in Ralston and expects to welcome a baby girl in July.

  • Tiffanie (Myers) Pantaleo, 1995

    industrial drafting technology

    Tiffanie is a mechanical design manager for XP Power's high voltage power division. She resides in Bethlehem.

  • Preston Cleaver, 2024

    heavy construction equipment technology: operator

    Preston is a delivery person for Flick Bros. Electric, installing new appliances. He resides in Nescopeck.

  • John Christman, 1998

    electronics technology: electronics engineering technology emphasis

    John is a software architect for Exida. He designs and develops software and software processes. After graduation, he began a summer job with Moore Products, a programmable logic controller manufacturer, and worked for the company for nine years. He has been with Exida for 20 years. He resides in Hatfield.

  • Avery Book, 2024

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

    Avery is an HVAC technician for Ressler & Mateer. He resides in Elizabethtown.

  • Eyan Oliveira, 2024

    automotive technology

    Eyan is a technician for Penske. He resides in Phillipsburg, N.J.

  • Mandy Dietrich, 2024

    nursing

    Mandy is a nurse for Evangelical Community Hospital. She resides in Mifflinburg.

  • Sadie Kerstetter, 2024

    nursing

    Sadie is a registered nurse for UPMC WIlliamsport. She resides in Loganton.

  • Zach Bennett, 2024

    electrical technology

    Zach is s system protection technician for Dominion Energy. He resides in Patton.

  • Holly Wilson, 2020

    business administration: marketing

    Holly is a digital experience manager for Strong Spas, responsible for social media management, website content, data analysis, digital risk management and ad creation and management. She resides in Lewisburg.

  • Jill (Dosh) Hazenstab, 1985

    dental hygiene

    Jill is the director of the dental hygiene program at HACC. She resides in Middletown.

  • Michael Haussener, 1974

    electrical construction

    Michael is retired and resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Georgiann (Coleman) Knight, 1988

    culinary arts

    Georgiann is a lead cook for Juniper Village. She resides in State College.

  • Michael Nau, 2003

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Michael is a welding instructor at Penn College. He resides in Jersey Shore.

  • James Ayers, 2016

    manufacturing engineering technology

    James is a technical services manager for Chelsea Building Products. He resides in Evans City.

  • Tiffany (Madara) Karabin, 2008

    HVAC technology

    Tiffany is a service sales account manager for Trane Technologies. She resides in Shermans Dale.

  • Nikolas Kadenas, 2010

    business administration: human resource management

    Nikolas is vice president of operations for HydroEdge Solutions. He resides in Montoursville.

  • Bill Metz, 1999

    microcomputer specialist

    Bill is head of quality assurance/DevOps/release management for IBM's SevOne Network Performance Management software. He holds a bachelor's from Immaculata University. He has been married for 21 years, has four children and resides in Downingtown.

  • Ryan Sokoloski, 2008

    construction management

    Ryan is senior director of building operations for the National Geographic Society. He resides in Arlington, Va.

  • Richard Robison, 1963

    mechanical drafting

    Richard is retired and resides in Hallam.

  • Michael Leiter, 1981

    machinist general

    Michael is a journeyman mold maker for Protofab Technologies, where he builds and maintains plastic injection molds. He completed federal apprenticeship programs in both machinist and mold making. He resides in Tower City.

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