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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  • Howard

    Howard Woodruff, 1980

    paramedic

    Howard is the founder and president of Advanced Crisis Preparation and Intervention, providing coaching to public safety providers and those experiencing grief following a tragedy. He is the 1980 recipient of the Williamsport Hospital Bitner Humanitarian Award. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, political science and religion from Lycoming College and both a master's and doctorate in divinity. He resides in Rocky Hill, Conn.

  • Daryl Hoffman, 1984

    computer information systems

    Daryl is a senior principal consultant for Software AG Government Solutions, working with webMethods, AgileAps and related Software AG products on civilian, Department of Defense and other government contracts. He resides in Nicholson.

  • Brian Bushick, 1982

    electrical technology

    Brian is a senior MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) manager for Clark Construction. He received an MEP Coordination Award for a large government project. He is a journeyman electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and holds a bachelor's degree in management. He resides in Alexandria, Va.

  • Michael Speicher, 1993

    construction carpentry

    Michael is a service manager for Mel's Heater Service. He resides in Conestoga.

  • William Robertson, 2010

    automated manufacturing technology

    William is a journeyman tool and die maker/craftsperson for B. Braun Medical Inc., where he maintains plastic injection molds that make medical products for hospitals. He traveled to the company's Germany locations for a four-month learning experience. He resides in Palmerton.

  • Heather Hughes, 1994

    architectural technology

    Heather is an architectural designer for Publix Super Markets. She resides in Lakeland, Fla.

  • Jessie (Hinds) Burchfield, 2005

    business administration: management

    Jessie is a senior reimbursement manager for UPMC Susquehanna Home Care and Hospice. She and her team of 12 manage cash control and remittance processing for seven business units. She resides in Altoona.

  • Steven Thompson, 2014

    emergency medical services

    Steven is a paramedic for Geisinger Medical Center. He resides in Muncy.

  • Edward

    Edward Noyes III, 1981

    electronics technology

    Edward is the southcentral regional director of engineering for Cumulus Media, a radio broadcasting company. An employee of the company for 34 years, he serves as the chief engineer and IT director for five radio stations in Columbia, S.C., and supervises the chief engineers and IT directors in nine other markets. He resides in Lexington, S.C.

  • Geri (Dorley) Kern, 1998

    paramedic technology

    Geri is a paramedic for Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department, one of the largest, busiest volunteer fire departments in the U.S. She resides in Tomball, Texas.

  • Lon Baker, 1977

    construction carpentry

    Lon retired as a senior foreman after 39 years of work for National Fuel Gas, where he supervised employees at a distribution facility that supplied natural gas to 7,500 customers in western Pennsylvania. "My education at WACC was a benefit in my employment at National Fuel," he said. He resides in Marble.

  • Jared Hoover, 2006

    construction management

    Jared is a project manager for Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. He resides in Baltimore.

  • Ashley Irish, 2017

    applied human services

    Ashley is an intervention specialist for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, where she provides crisis counseling and comprehensive information and resource referrals. She resides in Tampa, Fla.

  • Rebecca

    Rebecca Knee, 2017

    surgical technology

    Rebecca is a certified surgical technologist for UPMC Susquehanna. She resides in South Williamsport.

  • Kristen (Cook) Yankowy, 2007

    graphic design

    Kristen is a graphic designer for U.S. Foods, designing menus for restaurants of all sizes and types, nationwide. Her design work has won awards from Graphic Design USA, the American Advertising Federation and the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. She resides in Allentown.

  • Ryan Yura, 2002

    cabinetmaking and millwork

    Ryan is the lead carpenter for The Lawrenceville School, a private boarding and day school in New Jersey. He's also an active beekeeper at the school's farm and owns an apiary. He resides in Morrisville.

  • Michael Cantellops, 2009

    building automation technology

    Michael is an engineer in field test data services for Southwestern Energy. He and his wife, Melissa (Frank), '14, nursing, reside in Towanda.

  • Briana (Sheehan) Pereira, 2016

    engineering CAD technology

    Briana married Carlos Pereira, '16, diesel technician, on June 2, 2018. They reside in Reading.

  • Kayla Kehres, 2010

    forest technology

    Kayla is an urban/recreation service forester for the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, serving several counties in southeastern Pennsylvania. She resides in Boyertown.

  • Ryan Boutwell, 2007

    collision repair technology

    Ryan is a senior training delivery specialist for Erie Insurance, training material damage adjusters across the country in estimating, collision repair procedures, damage analysis and more.

  • Christina Spenner, 2017

    health arts: practical nursing

    Christina is an LPN for Interim HealthCare, responsible for pediatric home health care. She resides in Muncy.

  • Erick Speer, 2002

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Erick is an assistant operations manager/welding engineer for Custom Engineering Co. He resides in Grove City.

  • Daniel Yost, 2002

    electronics engineering technology

    Daniel is an automation support manager for Red Lion Controls. He resides in Manheim.

  • Miranda (Fink) Simon, 2015

    nursing

    Miranda is an RN for UPMC Susquehanna. She resides in South Williamsport.

  • Timothy Weaver, 2011

    emergency medical services

    Tim resides in Gamble Township and is employed by UPMC Susquehanna as a paramedic platoon chief. He also enjoys teaching future emergency medical technicians at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. He was named the Susquehanna Regional EMS Paramedic of the Year in 2013 and the Lycoming County Paramedic of the Year in 2013 and 2018. He holds a bachelor's degree in emergency management and a master's degree in health care administration, both from University of Phoenix.

  • Richard Hornberger, 2004

    computer information technology: data communications and networking

    Richard is the IT director of infrastructure and operational solutions for Phoenix Contact. He is pursuing a doctorate in business administration from University of Maryland University College. He resides in Mechanicsburg.

  • Sandy (Walizer) Wolford, 1989

    radiography

    Sandy is an MRI technologist for St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Mont. She resides in Big Timber, Mont.

  • Daniel Richner, 2016

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Daniel is a manufacturing engineer for Dresser-Rand, part of Siemens Power and Gas. He resides in Port Allegany.

  • Jodi (Wentzel) Reilly, 1998

    graphic design

    Jodi is an office administrator and market researcher for the National Golf Foundation. She adopted four children, all siblings, via Florida's foster care system. They reside in Loxahatchee, Fla.

  • Anthony

    Anthony Peachey, 2009

    business administration: marketing

    Anthony is a product manager for Construction Specialties. He and wife, Hannah (Yates), '10, accounting, welcomed their second son, Carson, in January 2019. They reside in Muncy.

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