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.

Share your story

  • Leona "Lea" Lehman, 1994

    dental hygiene

    Lea is a dental hygienist for Valley Dental. She resides in Sunbury.

  • Jason Zeigler, 2008

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology, plumbing

    Jason is a pipe fitter for Norfolk Southern Railway. He resides in Halifax.

  • Jason

    Jason Praster, 2005

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Jason is a welding engineer for Zachry Group. He resides in San Antonio.

  • Byron Hassinger, 1968

    diesel mechanics

    Byron has owned Hassinger Diesel Service LLC in Middleburg since 1977. He has repaired and sold diesel engines from Alaska to Australia and Africa and has rebuilt many engines for the Harrisburg city bus system, "thanks to the Williamsport (Area) Community College diesel engine course," he says. He resides in Middleburg.

  • Scott Gottschall, 2000

    plastics and polymer technology

    Scott is a panel saw operator for Savoy Contract Furniture. He is engaged to marry Nicki S. Brelsford, '07, business administration: human resource management, on Sept. 28, 2018. They reside in Williamsport.

  • Nicki Brelsford, 2007

    business administration: human resource management

    Nicki is the deputy controller for the County of Lycoming. She is engaged to marry Scott Gottschall, '00, plastics and polymer technology, on Sept. 28, 2018. Gottschall is a panel saw operator for Savoy Contract Furniture. They reside in Williamsport.

  • Stephanie (Snyder) Suzadail, 2014

    nursing

    Stephanie earned a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in forensic nursing in 2018 from Duquesne University. She is an RN in the emergency department at UPMC Susquehanna, where she is a DAISY Award recipient and a member of the education council. She was a keynote speaker at the UPMC Susquehanna Trauma Symposium. She resides in Montoursville.

  • James Jimenez, 2013

    applied health studies

    James is the director of the surgical technology program at Concorde Career College. He resides in Van Nuys, Calif.

  • Kreyanna Jackson, 2018

    early childhood education

    Kreyanna is a preschool teacher for Toddler University Daycare & Preschool Inc. in Blossburg. She resides in Blossburg.

  • Rebecca Rinella, 2004

    printing and publishing technology

    Rebecca is a graphic communications technology instructor at Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County. She resides in Moscow and is pursuing a Master of Education from Temple University.

  • Rose (Larsen) Mumbauer, 2009

    technology management

    Rose is pursuing an Executive Master of Business Administration from Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. She is assistant general manager for Air Parts of Lock Haven and resides in Montoursville.

  • Sharon Cryder, 2018

    nursing

    Sharon is a registered nurse for UPMC Susquehanna, where she works in nursing triage. She resides in Lock Haven.

  • Kevin Eckrote, 2018

    applied management

    Kevin is a senior project implementation manager for Anixter Inc. He resides in Drums.

  • Steven Wilkinson, 1992

    construction carpentry

    Steven is a foreman for Home Solutions. He resides in North East, Pa.

  • Gregory Smith, 1976

    drafting

    Gregory is the community planner for Clinton County government. His work includes recreation and Rails to Trails design and project management. He resides in Lock Haven.

  • Kate

    Kate McCall, 2007

    applied human services

    Kate was named camp director for Camp Victory, a special camp for special kids, on July 9, 2018. On June 9, 2018, she married John Stepnick with many Penn College alumni in attendance. They reside in Millville.

  • Savanah (Krivonyak) Nussbaum, 2015

    dental hygiene

    Savanah is a registered dental hygienist in the office of Dr. Joseph J. Hawkins. She resides in St. Marys.

  • John Pettingill, 1967

    business administration

    John retired as human resources director from Florida Atlantic University. He resides in Vero Beach, Fla.

  • William Sniadack, 2014

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    William is chair of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Worcester Chapter and a welding engineer for Metso Flow Control. He resides in Worcester, Mass.

  • Donald Miller, 1958

    drafting

    Donald retired from mechanical engineering and resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Gregory Schill, 1977

    machinist general

    Gregory is a certified financial planner and investment adviser for The Advisory Group, which he founded. He resides Rolling Hills Estates, Calif.

  • Ashley (Myers) Ream, 2010

    office information technology: medical office information

    Ashley is a billing coordinator for Community LifeTeam White Rose Ambulance. She married Christopher Ream on Aug. 25, 2016. They welcomed daughter Emma on Sept. 23, 2017. They reside in York.

  • Melanie Roof, 2012

    radiography

    Melanie is a radiation therapist for Cone Health. She administers radiation to treat cancer and other diseases. She resides in Greensboro, N.C.

  • Sara (Kostek) McGrath, 2001

    dental hygiene

    Sara is a dental hygienist for Wasco Dental. She resides in North Canton, Ohio.

  • Christopher Darling, 1989

    electronics technology: computer automation maintenance

    Christopher is the director of engineering for Beech-Nut Nutrition, where he is responsible for process, mechanical, electrical and facilities engineering, including capital and continuous improvement projects. He resides in Canajoharie, N.Y.

  • Thomas Degan, 2009

    building construction technology

    Thomas is an estimator/skilled crafts worker for Construction Specialties. He holds LEED AP ID+C certification. He resides in Watsontown.

  • Tyler

    Tyler Gross, 2009

    computer aided product design

    Tyler welcomed daughter Freya on March 18, 2018. He is a design engineer for Evapco Inc. They reside in Hanover.

  • Dustin Yeater, 2016

    electrical technology

    Dustin is a maintenance technician for cabinetry company ACPI. He resides in Lewistown.

  • Ben Barclay, 2018

    building automation technology

    Ben is the president/owner of Jesco Electric, an electrical supplies distributor in Windber. He resides in Sidman.

  • Todd

    Todd Peirce, 2001

    aviation maintenance technician

    Todd retired from the U.S. Navy. He resides in Montoursville.

Submit a Class Note

Your Information
Your name
 Name that appears on your diploma
Your major and year of graduation
Your major or program name: e.g., Nursing or Computer Science
Your contact Information
This is a cellular phone
Your address
Professional Information
Employment
I am responsible for ...
Have you received any Professional Awards or recognitions you’d like to share?
Are you a Member of Professional Organizations that contribute to your ongoing professional development?
Have you continued your educational journey since graduating from Penn College?
Name school, graduation year and degree obtained.
$
Graduates' salaries are important in advising future students about career opportunities in their field. Please share your annual salary, which will be treated confidentially.
Additional Updates
Personal Information
Did you participate in any of the following activities?
Greek Life
Student Organizations
Athletics
Marriage
Are you married?
Yes
No
Is spouse an alumni?
Children
Do you have any children?
Yes
No
List child name and birth year
  Marriage, additions to your family, etc
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png.
I agree to allow Penn College to use my information in publications, including Penn College Magazine.