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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  • Tad Shellenberger, 2024

    automation engineering technology: robotics & automation

    Tad is a vision engineer for West Pharmaceutical Services. He resides in Lock Haven and is set to get married in July 2025.

  • Matt Clugston, 2015

    residential construction technology and management

    Matt is a senior project manager for ISEC Inc. He resides in Severn, Md.

  • Patrick Lazar, 2019

    health arts: practical nursing

    Patrick is a registered nurse for Allegheny Health Network. He completed an associate degree in nursing from Westmoreland County Community College in 2024 and resides in North Huntingdon with his wife, Courtney (Collins) '19, nursing.

  • Zachery Hess, 2012

    forest technology

    Zachery is a consultant forester for Keystone Timber & Forestry. He received a bachelor's degree in forest resource management in 2014 from West Virginia University. He resides in Berwick.

  • Kyle

    Kyle Wieder, 2008

    welding technology

    Kyle is a welding instructor for Washburn Institute of Technology. He and wife Jessica welcomed their second child, Levi, in 2023. They reside in Berryton, Kan.

  • Ernest McCurdy, 1975

    building construction technology

    Ernest retired from Conrail after 35 years as a bridge and building foreman for the railroad company. He resides in Derry.

  • Selanda (Heather Butera-Howell) Embee, 2008

    information technology: network specialist and security specialist

    Selanda is a lead system analyst for Evernorth Health Services and resides in Berwick.

  • Jeremiah Boyskey, 2000

    toolmaking technology

    Jeremiah is a process technician for Corning Inc. He develops and implements new processes for glass fixtures in the research phase. He resides in Tioga.

  • Craig Ritter, 1988

    business management

    Craig retired from Keystone Human Services as a program coordinator supervisor. He resides in Beavertown.

  • Ryan Ventura, 2011

    building construction technology

    Ryan is the broker/owner of R.L. Ventura & Associates, a construction, real estate and property management company. He resides in Racine, Wis.

  • Caleb Dershem, 2015

    electronics and computer engineering technology: robotics and automation emphasis

    Caleb is a shop floor IT and data analyst for Scout Motors, a manufacturer of off-road capable electric vehicles. He completed a bachelor's from Indiana University East in 2018, a Master of Business Administration from University of Iowa in 2022 and is set to complete a Master of Science in business analytics from University of Iowa in 2025. He resides in Blythewood, S.C.

  • Keegan Nytz, 2023

    construction management

    Keegan is an estimator for Turner Construction Co. in the data center, sports, health care and higher education markets. He resides in Charlotte, N.C., and is part of the ACE (Architecture Construction Engineering) Mentor Program of America.

  • Andrew Young, 2021

    web and interactive media

    Andrew is an applications developer for Penn State. He resides in Davidsville.

  • Matthew Burns, 2004

    heavy construction equipment technology: operator

    Matthew is a heavy equipment operating engineer for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66. He's also a firefighter and second lieutenant with the Uniontown Fire Department. He resides in McClellandtown.

  • Edward Donovan, 1974

    diesel technology

    Edward retired in 2018 from Walmart Transportation, for which he was a truck driver. He received the 3 Million Mile Safe Driving Award from the American Trucking Association of Pennsylvania and the One Million Mile Safety Award from Walmart Transportation. He resides in Shenandoah with his wife and has two daughters, two grandchildren and a great grandson.

  • Nick Gibbons, 2011

    construction management

    Nick is a project manager for Rodgers Builders. He resides in Garner, N.C., with wife, Hillary Fisher '12, health arts: practical nursing.

  • Nick Pisano, 2022

    residential construction technology & management

    Nick is a field engineer for Warfel Construction. He resides in Lancaster.

  • Stevie (Petrison) Mezzetti, 2019

    business administration: sport and event management

    Stevie is a project administrator for Trane. She resides in Charleston, S.C., with husband Dylan '20, building automation technology.

  • Kate (Vido) Conley, 2003

    baking and pastry arts

    Kate married Chris Conley in April 2024 at Cold Saturday Farm in Baltimore. They recently moved to Durham, N.C.

  • John Haller, 1963

    mechanical drafting

    John retired from Lycoming Engines as the manager of manufacturing engineering in 1998. While a student at WTI, he worked 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and took classes 4-10 p.m. He served in the Air Force 1956-60. He was hired by Ingersoll Rand in 1963, while still attending classes at WTI. After two years at Ingersoll Rand, he was hired by Avco (later Lycoming Engines) as a draftsman. He is 86 and resides in Williamsport.

  • Graham Waters, 2015

    culinary arts technology

    Graham is a cook for Stacks at Hershey Lodge. He resides in Mount Joy and is expecting his first child with wife, Angela.

  • Lauren Warner, 2006

    early childhood education

    Lauren is a prekindergarten teacher for Kindercare Learning Centers. She received a 2025 Educational Excellence Award and resides in Carlisle.

  • Robert Brown, 2007

    technology management and forest technology (2005)

    Robert is a director of field service for S&C Electric Co. He completed a master's degree in project management from Penn State in 2013. He resides in Kissimmee, Fla., with his wife, Gabriela Rizzo Rinke '07, hospitality management.

  • Brian

    Brian Bushick, 1982

    electrical technology

    Brian is a senior systems manager for Clark Construction Group. He schedules, coordinates and manages the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades on construction projects, from installation through final commissioning. He resides in Madison, Ala.

  • Bill Welsh, 2008

    electrical technology

    Bill is a locomotive electrician for Norfolk Southern. He wires, tests and troubleshoots all locomotive components and installs computer/GPS software. He and his wife, Jennifer, welcomed son Paxton in 2024. They reside in Martinsburg.

  • Courtney (Brown) Bloom, 2016

    baking and pastry arts

    Courtney is the head chef for Children in Bloom, a child care center in New Oxford. She resides with her husband, Kenneth '16, information technology: network specialist, in McSherrystown.

  • James Daniels, 2013

    residential construction technology and management

    James is a project manager/estimator for Barnhill Contracting Co. He bids and manages civil highway projects. He and his wife, Shawna, welcomed their second child, Harrison, in 2024. They reside in Wilmington, N.C.

  • Kathrine (Dixon) Millinder, 2013

    dental hygiene

    Kathrine is a dental hygienist for Dr. Jamie Long. She resides in Morrisdale.

  • Cheyenne Stein, 2023

    residential construction technology & management

    Cheyenne is a project engineer for ISEC Inc. She resides in Nashville, Tenn.

  • Matthew

    Matthew Nichols, 1967

    automobile technology

    Matthew retired from Mack Trucks. He resides in Lehighton with his wife. They have four children and two grandsons.

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