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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  • Patrice (Campbell) Thomas, 2008

    business administration: marketing

    Patrice is a project manager for Fortanix Inc. She resides in Lock Haven.

  • Ryan Snyder, 2001

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Ryan is a senior research engineer for Trinseo, a manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber. He resides in Lititz with his wife, Jamie (Boyer) '98, occupational therapy assistant, and their two daughters.

  • Richard Elder, 1997

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Richard is an environmental health director for Rensselaer County. He oversees the county's environmental health division, which includes permitting and oversight of food service, public water supplies, public pools/beaches, temporary residences, mobile home park, indoor air quality, individual septic system design and installation, lead hazard control and more. He is an executive board member of the New York State Conference of Environmental Health Directors. He resides in Nassau, N.Y.

  • Sarah (Shott) Yoder, 2011

    information technology: web and application development

    Sarah is the coordinator of admissions operations for Penn College. She holds a Master of Science in higher education leadership from Drexel University. She volunteers with the American Rescue Workers and resides in Williamsport.

  • Devin Gebhart, 2005

    business administration: management information systems

    Devin is the senior logistics and supply chain adviser for U.S. Navy surface ship maintenance and modernization. He resides in Arlington, Va.

  • Brian Walton, 2009

    technology management

    Brian is assistant dean of business and hospitality for Pennsylvania College of Technology. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Katherine Downes, 2021

    graphic design

    Katherine is a graphic designer for Atlas Restaurant Group. She resides in Fleetwood.

  • Sarah (Hoffman) Erdman, 1997

    business administration

    Sarah is a senior underwriting consultant/team lead for Aetna/CVS Health. She is a candidate on the November ballot for her local school board of directors. She resides in Middleburg with her husband, son and two rescue pups.

  • William Bescript, 2007

    computer aided drafting technology and technology management

    William is the founder of Bescript Product Design Corp. He founded the company in 2017, and his first product has been premium commercial subwoofers under the brand name Sonofinity. He resides in Yardley.

  • Meagan (Vincent) Wade, 2003

    radiography, applied health studies

    Meagan is a radiation therapy supervisor for Wellspan Health, overseeing the daily operations of the Radiation Oncology department. In addition to her Penn College degrees, she holds a certificate in radiation therapy from the Community College of Allegheny County and received a Clinical Supervisor Award from Gwynedd Mercy University. She resides in Schuylkill Haven with her husband and children and loves to play softball and coach her kids' sports teams.

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    Zachary Kravitz, 2020

    construction management

    Zachary is a project engineer for IMC Construction. On Aug. 22, he got engaged to Kelsey McKenrick '19 and '20, dental hygiene. He resides in Berwyn.

  • Shawna-Sue Crytser, 2021

    health information technology

    Shawna-Sue is a health information management assistant for National HealthCare Corp.'s NHC Lewisburg. She resides in Spring Hill, Tenn.

  • James Carpenter, 1971

    journalism

    James retired to Newport News, Va., in mid-2017 after nearly 46 years as a reporter and editor for the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. He's now closer to four of seven grandchildren and enjoying the sunshine, golf and volunteer ministry at church with his wife.

  • Tynea Holloman, 2018

    health arts: practical nursing

    Tynea is an LPN unit manager for Cornwall Manor. She resides in Palmyra.

  • Jeremy Carlson, 2021

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Jeremy is a welding manufacturing engineer for Case New Holland. He relocated across the state, from Warren County to Lancaster County, in June to begin his career. He also holds an associate degree in welding technology from Penn College. He resides in Leola.

  • Taylor Hurst, 2021

    building science and sustainable design: architectural technology

    Taylor is a project manager/architectural drafter for Marrero Glass & Metal. He reads plans and translates them into shop drawings to manufacture window systems. He resides in Langhorne.

  • John Sorenson, 1968

    tool design technology

    John is a self-employed engineering project manager, specializing in the layout, design and implementation of manufacturing process equipment. He holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering technology from Colorado State University. He resides in York.

  • Elizabeth (Moreno) Montgomery, 2009

    information technology: technician emphasis

    Elizabeth is a lab technician for Kellogg Co. Lab technicians conduct periodic product checks to ensure the product is safe to consume and that quality meets Kellogg's standards. That includes periodic metal audits, checking moisture and temperature,  analyzing bulk ingredients, testing water and calibrating equipment. She resides in Muncy.

     

  • Gaye (Ranck) Jenkins, 1997

    applied human services

    Gaye retired in June 2020. She resides in Allenwood and spends time volunteering, traveling and reading.

  • Rebecca

    Rebecca (Brown) Anderson, 2019

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Rebecca is a quality engineer for C&J industries. She married Kyle Anderson on March 27, 2021. They reside in Conneaut Lake.

  • George Boudman, 1985

    advertising art

    George is a high school art teacher in the Pleasant Valley School District. He holds a master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in art education. He was a teacher of the year nominee in 2018 and resides in Lake Ariel.

  • Nathaniel Robinson, 2019

    information technology sciences: gaming and simulation

    Nathaniel is an IT support technician for Proconex. He resides in Mont Clare.

  • Harry Lehman IV, 2009

    welding technology

    Harry started his own general contracting business, Flatlander LLC, in 2020, doing residential construction and home maintenance/repairs. He and wife, Jessica A. (Larson) '09, business administration: marketing, and '17, physician assistant, welcomed their second daughter, Alice, in July 2021. They reside in Dover, Del.

  • Jessica (Larson) Lehman, 2017

    physician assistant

    Jessica and her husband, Harry Lehman IV ’09, welding technology, welcomed their second daughter, Alice, in July 2021. Jessica is a PA for MedExpress Urgent Care. They reside in Dover, Del.

  • James Hollenbach, 1988

    civil engineering technology

    James retired from the U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, as a hydrologic technician and collateral duty safety officer. He maintained hydrologic monitoring systems in creeks, rivers, ground water and reservoirs and received several awards. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving 1976-80 in intelligence. "The WACC experience really helped develop my skills for the future, and my confidence, especially in the surveying and construction-strength techniques," he said. He resides in Northumberland.

  • Stephanie (Keifrider) Hardy, 2013

    legal assistant-paralegal

    Stephanie is a paralegal for Dickson, Gordner & Hess. She and her husband welcomed their first son in 2019. They reside in Nescopeck.

  • Michael Wollyung, 2021

    building automation engineering technology

    Michael is a service controls technician for Trane Technologies. He resides in Minersville.

  • Eugene Markowski, 2016

    information technology: network specialist

    Eugene is a system engineer for Larson Design Group. He resides in Ephrata.

  • Joseph Jones, 1982

    automotive technology

    Joseph is a school police officer for the Hazleton Area School District. He resides in Hazleton.

  • Jason McCrabb, 2006

    heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology

    Jason is a service technician for Hannabery HVAC. He and his wife and daughter reside in North Wales.

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