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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  • Ryan McCrickerd, 2023

    aviation maintenance technology

    Ryan is an aviation maintenance technician for GoJet Airlines, providing overnight maintenance. He resides in St. Charles, Mo.

  • Douglas Snedden, 1989

    construction carpentry

    Douglas is vice president of commercial operations for Innovative Building Solutions. A 26-year journeyman in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, he was selected for recognition as one of the union's top 300 workers and honored at the Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas. He resides in Freedom.

  • McKenna Sitch, 2020

    radiography

    McKenna is a travel interventional technologist for Skyline Med Staff. She resides in Saxton.

  • Brandon West, 2006

    automotive technology

    Brandon owns All Wheels Driven. He buys, sells and mechanically reconditions used automobiles. He resides in Mansfield.

  • Michael Harris, 2009

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Michael is a corporate welding engineer for Bechtel. He resides in Dalton.

  • Clark Fuller, 2017

    engineering design technology

    Clark is a modeling and simulation lead for HopFlyt, which is working to develop next-generation electric and hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. He resides in Salisbury, Md.

  • Lena Marotto, 2024

    dental hygiene

    Lena is a clinic instructor for Luzerne County Community College. She resides in Bear Creek Township.

  • Adam Urbano, 2012

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Adam is a manufacturing process engineer for Blue Origin, a company developing reusable rockets for travel to space. He resides in Titusville, Fla.

  • Alycia Shaffer, 2024

    business administration: management

    Alycia is a program manager for Stellant Systems. She resides in South Williamsport.

  • Elexus Dunkleberger, 2024

    nursing

    Elexus is a registered nurse for Geisinger. She resides in Hughesville.

  • Jennifer Petrask, 2021

    applied health studies

    Jennifer is a protocol administrator for the American College of Radiology. She develops, revises and edits concepts and protocol documents, with input from physicians and research study teams for lung cancer clinical trials. She resides in Hummelstown.

  • James Leone, 1970

    civil engineering technology

    James is retired and resides in Lock Haven.

  • Alexia Kennedy, 2024

    nursing

    Alexia is a registered nurse for Geisinger. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Maximilian Pajak, 2024

    heavy construction equipment technology: technician

    Maximilian is a mechanic's assistant for Independence Excavating. He resides in Canonsburg.

  • Jason Rice, 2024

    automotive technology

    Jason is a diesel technician for Penske. A recipient of the Automotive Faculty Award at the college's December commencement, he was a member of the Penn College Motorsports Association and an officer in the Student Veterans Organization. He resides in Orefield.

  • Annie (Wolf) Steppe, 2015

    human services

    Annie is a family self-sufficiency coordinator for the Lycoming Housing Authority. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Jajuan Ramirez, 2024

    business administration: marketing

    Jajuan is a member service representative for Propell Credit Union. He resides in Kennett Square.

  • Morgan Olbrich, 2013

    automotive technology (2009) and welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Morgan and his wife, Jordan, welcomed their first child, a son, Jaxon Eric, at 2:21 a.m. on Oct. 24, 2024. They reside in Newport News, Va.

  • Benjamin King, 2014

    culinary arts and systems

    Benjamin is a sous chef for Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe. He resides in Winter Garden, Fla.

  • Richard Baus III, 2002

    construction management

    Richard is a construction specialist for Urban Engineers Inc. He plans to complete a Doctor of Education degree from Holy Family University in 2025. He resides in Levittown.

  • Victoria (Kostecki) King, 2014

    baking and pastry arts

    Victoria is a sous chef for Universal Orlando Resort's Universal Epic Universe theme park. She married Benjamin A. King '14, culinary arts and systems, on Oct. 1, 2023. They reside in Winter Garden, Fla. Victoria also holds a Penn College degree in applied management (2016).

  • Madison (Januchowski) Lewis, 2018

    emergency management technology

    Madison is a senior specialist buyer/planner for ConMed Corp. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Ryan Rex, 2001

    HVAC technology

    Ryan is a master plumber and owner of Rex & Sons Plumbing & Heating Inc. He is married with two children, and in 2023 he published his debut novel, "American Dysfunction: The Ballad of Alex Walker." His follow-up novel, "American Dysfunction: The Adventures of Scott," is set for release in spring 2025. "I call my stories blue collar novels," he said. "They're crime novels that dive slightly into magical realism." He resides in North Wales.

  • Kayla Gerhart, 2021

    residential construction technology & management

    Kayla is an estimator for Wagman Construction. She resides in New Freedom.

  • Nicholas Henning, 2022

    human services & restorative justice

    Nicholas is an enrollment counselor for Penn College. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Zachary Waggle, 2013

    heavy construction equipment technology: operator

    Zachary is a senior inside sales manager for Somerset Welding & Steel. He resides in Somerset.

  • Richard Boop, 1971

    industrial management

    Richard is general manager and sales manager for QCast Aluminum. He resides in Millmont.

  • Amanda Steigerwalt, 2015

    graphic design

    Amanda is an office manager and graphic designer for CW Psychological Services. She resides in Norristown.

  • Robert Jackson III, 2017

    residential construction technology and management

    Robert is a corporate estimator for Maronda Homes. He resides in Cabot.

  • Kenneth Doyle Jr., 1996

    electrical trades

    Kenneth is an electrical trades teacher for Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center. He resides in Hollidaysburg.

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