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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  • Andrew Zwigard, 2019

    residential construction technology and management: building construction technology concentration

    Andrew is a construction manager for Keystone Custom Homes. He resides in Waynesboro.

  • Richard Eutin, 1988

    toolmaking technology

    Richard is a senior engineer for Northrop Grumman. He resides in Somerset.

  • Michael Poust, 2019

    software development & information management, and information assurance and cyber security

    Michael is a software engineer I for Avail Technologies. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Lorenzo Marefka, 2015

    business administration: management

    Lorenzo is an admissions counselor for Penn College, where he is an athletics volunteer. He's also involved with Grow Lycoming, YMCA youth outreach and the Little League Challenger Division. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Brianna

    Brianna Helmick, 2015

    culinary arts and systems

    Brianna is a director of dietary and nutrition for the Healthcare Services Group. She resides in Hershey.

  • Troy Mobley, 2006

    office information technology: web design emphasis

    Troy is a business process consultant for World Financial Group. He resides in Owings Mills, Md.

  • Matthew Yohn, 2018

    electronics and computer engineering technology: robotics and automation

    Matthew is a service technician for Krones Inc., maintaining and troubleshooting electronics and software on packaging and palletizing machinery. He resides in Dillsburg.

  • Kacey (Ammerman) Norton, 2015

    nursing

    Kacey is a cardiothoracic operating room nurse for Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She resides in Elizabethtown with her husband, Jonathan Norton, '14, building automation technology.

  • Jared Stouffer, 2005

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

    Jared is a managing member and co-owner of Stouffer Mechanical Contractor. He resides in Chambersburg.

  • Eric Palanko, 2013

    legal assistant: paralegal studies

    Eric is a medical and litigation paralegal for Weitz & Luxenberg, PC. He resides in Brooklyn, N.Y.

  • Jay Miller, 1979

    building construction technology

    Jay is the president of Jay Miller Contractors Inc. He was named to Remodeling Magazine's 2013 "Big50" list. He resides in Easton.

  • Justin Nupp, 2012

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Justin is a senior weld engineer and certified welding inspector for Magna, an automotive supplier. He resides in Clinton, Tenn.

  • Stephanie (Passanante) Smith, 2017

    nursing

    Stephanie is a registered nurse for the Lehigh Valley Health Network. She married Sheldon Smith, '15, heavy construction equipment technology: operator, in October 2018. They reside in Harleysville.

  • Roger Pauling, 1967

    business computer science technology

    Roger retired from Hoffman-LaRoche, where he was a computer engineer. He resides in Manalapan, N.J.

  • Megan Waldman, 2011

    dental hygiene: health policy and administration

    Megan is a dental hygienist for Rolling Ridge Dental Care. She resides in Boalsburg.

  • David Barr, 1997

    aviation technology

    David is a quality management inspector for Airbus. He resides in Gainesville, Va.

  • Franklin Courter, 1967

    civil technology

    Franklin retired as a construction quality representative from Penn State in 1999. He owned and operated a sporting good and hunting equipment store in Blanchard until 2009, and moved to Northampton in 2013.

  • Angela (Card) Kendall, 2015

    graphic design

    Angela and husband, Reuben Kendall, '13, automotive technology, welcomed daughter Elowen in January 2019. Angela is a multimedia specialist for Penn State. They reside in State College.

  • Lesli (Breneman) Willoughby, 1996

    food and hospitality management and culinary arts technology

    Lesli is the manager of gift shop operations for WellSpan Health in York and Ephrata. She resides in York.

  • Gary Smith, 1963

    electronics technology

    Gary is the founder of the Pennsylvania Gemological Laboratory, where he provides forensic analysis of antique and period jewelry, provides expert witness and consulting on jewelry issues for litigation, and specializes in the repair and restoration of antique jewelry. It is the only forensic laboratory of its kind in the United States. Smith, recently inducted as a member of the New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists, resides in Montoursville.

  • Joshua Bonner, 2014

    web design and multimedia, advertising art

    Joshua is the creative director for Mount Saint Mary's University. He resides in Gettysburg.

  • Amy

    Amy (Hensal) Sharer, 1991

    word processing

    Amy is the director of stewardship and donor relations for Penn State Outreach and Online Education. She resides in Spring Mills.

  • Polikseni

    Polikseni Hysi, 2013

    dental hygiene: health policy and administration

    Polikseni is a clinical instructor for the dental hygiene program at Bergen Community College. She holds a Master of Health Sciences with a concentration in higher education and is working toward a Doctor of Health Sciences degree. She resides in Clifton, N.J.

  • Michael Brown, 1996

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Michael is a manufacturing engineer for Keystone Friction Hinge. He resides in West Milton.

  • Shane Ostrander, 2005

    civil engineering technology, surveying technology

    Shane is a GIS technician for the Fort Pierce Utility Authority. He resides in Fort Pierce, Fla.

  • Amber Brownson, 2000

    paramedic technology

    Amber is a paramedic for DH&L Ambulance League. She resides in Lock Haven.

  • Penny Shade, 2012

    culinary arts and systems

    Penny is a chef/supervisor for Penn State Schuylkill. She resides in Schuylkill Haven.

  • Andrew Clouser, 1993

    diesel technician

    Andrew is a technician for Rohrer Bus Service. He resides in Millmont.

  • Morgan Olbrich, 2013

    welding and fabrication engineering technology and automotive technology

    Morgan is welder-fabricator for Hampton Machine Shop, where he fabricates structural components for the warships being built in the nearby shipyard. He resides in Hampton, Va.

  • Lisa Weiser, 1983

    business management

    Lisa is an operations associate for Generations Asset Management. She resides in Lewisburg.

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