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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  • 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.

  • Kevin Cornelius, 2001

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Kevin is senior vice president-engineering for Tramec LLC. He resides in Kansas City, Mo.

  • Jacqueline Westervelt, 2019

    Information technology: technical support technology and applied management

    Jacqueline is a senior associate in IT infrastructure for Prudential Financial. She married Moriah Lynn on Oct. 7, 2023. They reside in North Middletown, N.J.

  • Brandon Taylor, 2009

    electric power generation technology

    Brandon is a field technician for Michigan CAT. He resides in Howell, Mich.

  • Matthew Miller, 1995

    building construction technology

    Matthew is a project manager for Quandel Construction Group. He resides in Whitehall.

  • David Beohm, 1991

    construction carpentry

    David is a weapons detection specialist for Penn Medicine. He checks purses or persons for weapons after a machine alarms. He resides in Ephrata.

  • Michelle Fritz, 1980

    individual studies

    Michelle recently celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary with her husband William W. Fritz, WACC's first dean of administration/treasurer of the Board of Trustees, with a trip to Yellowstone National Park with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. She resides in Franklin, TN.

  • Elizabeth (Hill) Glunk, 2016

    business administration: banking and finance

    Elizabeth is the assistant director of advancement operations and gift management for Lycoming College. She resides in Cogan Station.

  • Derek Kepner, 2010

    information technology: web & applications technology

    Derek is co-founder and chief technology officer for Choice Tracker, a 501(c)(4) organization. He resides in Reedsville.

  • Lacey Potter, 2022

    business administration

    Lacey is a physical education teaching assistant for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. She resides in Virginia Beach.

  • Timothy Hayes, 1984

    machine tool technology

    Timothy is a retired journeyman electrician. He resides in Coatesville.

  • Dennis Renaud, 1989

    aviation technology

    Dennis is a crew chief/aviation maintenance technician for American Airlines. He resides in Owasso, Okla.

  • Christopher Garzon, 1984

    machine tool technology

    Christopher is a project manager for Cargill. He leads bottling-and-packaging-related capital projects. He completed a tool design technology degree from the college in 1985. He earned a bachelor's in manufacturing engineering technology in 1988 from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from York College of Pennsylvania in 1997. He resides in York.

  • Shelby (Lanyon) Eash, 2022

    allied health

    Shelby is a patient access representative for UPMC. She resides in Gallitzin.

  • Charles Stankye IV, 2016

    residential construction technology and management

    Charles is a builder second class petty officer for the U.S. Navy. He is the builder shop supervisor for Marine Corps Base Hawaii, where he is set to be stationed for the next three years. He has received the Good Conduct Medal with bronze star and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star. He completed Builder advanced training school and is awaiting results of his first class petty officer advancement exam. He is stationed in Hawaii.

  • Kassie (Garris) Williams, 2018

    landscape/horticulture technology: plant production

    Kassie is a senior grower for Longwood Gardens. She is the lead grower for poinsettias, hydrangeas and bulbs. She married Ron Williams in April 2024 and resides in Oxford.

  • James Leone, 1970

    civil engineering technology

    James is retired and resides in Lock Haven. Prior to military service, he attended WTI, achieving draftsman rating, and worked for Corning Inc. After his enlistment in the Air Force, he earned an associate degree from WACC then returned to Guam, where he undertook engineering projects on the islands of Guam, Saipan and Tinian. In 1976, he settled in Phoenix and worked in the sand and gravel industry. He continued in that industry in San Bernardino Valley of California. In 1994, he returned to Lock Haven and married his high school sweetheart.

  • Susan (Kiodo) Wright, 1976

    business management

    Susan is a self-employed real estate agent at Fish Real Estate. She has been named Realtor of the Year, Realtor Emeritus and Top Producing Agent in Closed Transactions and Closed Dollar Volume. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Alicia Maines, 2015

    dental hygiene and dental hygiene: health policy and administration (2016)

    Alicia is a traveling dental hygienist through GoTu. She resides in Philipsburg.

  • Gavin Seip, 2019

    diesel technology

    Gavin is employed by Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad. He resides in New Ringgold.

  • William Sanford, 1980

    forest technology

    William is retiring from Colorado State University after more than 28 years as an associate professor in hydrogeology. After graduating from WACC, he earned a bachelor's in geology, a master's in geophysics and a doctorate in soil and water engineering. "I've used much of the practical skills I learned at WACC throughout my career and personal life," he said. "It was great training for the real world." He resides in Fort Collins, Colo.

  • Alexa Scatamacchia, 2020

    culinary arts technology

    Alexa is a cook for Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She resides in Fleetwood.

  • Kyle Scheid, 2013

    computer aided product design and computer aided drafting technology

    Kyle is a project manager for Pyramid Construction Services LLC. He resides in Manheim.

  • Allan Cohen, 1972

    automotive mechanics

    Allan is president of Wm. Cohen & Sons Inc., which will celebrate 75 years in business in 2025. He resides in Downingtown, has been married for 48 years and has a daughter and a grandson.

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