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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  • Michael Koller, 1975

    automotive mechanics

    Michael is owner and president of Atlantic Caisson Corp., a foundation driller. He resides in York.

  • Joseph Wienches, 2014

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Joseph is a quality engineer for John Deere pull-behind scrapers and sugar cane loaders. He resides in Laplace, La.

  • Renee (Hoffman) MacDonald, 2007

    architectural technology

    Renee is a CAD technician for Commercial Display and Design. She married Taylor MacDonald on Oct. 24, 2015. They reside in Oxford, N.Y.

  • Dana Carver, 1981

    aviation maintenance technician

    Dana is an aviation safety inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration. He resides in Ypsilanti, Mich.

  • Linda Sweely, 1982

    food and hospitality management

    Linda operates a farm, where she produces vegetables with aquaponics and pasture-raised pork and eggs. She resides in Mansfield.

  • Alexander

    Alexander Litvinchuk, 1998

    automotive technology management

    Alexander is a test engineer for Dorman Products. He resides in Quakertown.

  • Don Schroyer, 1974

    forest technology

    Don is a retired forest consultant/invasive noxious weed specialist. He resides in Las Animas, Colo.

  • David Adams, 1998

    graphic design

    David is director of public works for the U.S. Army. He resides in Honolulu.

  • Mark Robison, 1989

    landscape/nursery technology

    Mark is self-employed and resides in York.

  • Tracy DeCoursey, 1987

    engineering drafting technology

    Tracy retired from PennDOT as a draftsman designer. "After retirement in 2007, I wanted some formal education in a field I enjoy, so I enrolled in the professional cooking course in Fall 2012. ... I enjoyed the whole process!" he said. "When the golden glitter of the retirement ladder has worn off, (Penn College) has many opportunities for the retired sector to enjoy." He resides in Williamsport.

  • Michael Stuck, 1994

    occupational therapy assisting

    Michael is a nursing home administrator for Laurelwood Care Center. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association and a certified Eden Associate. He resides in Johnstown.

  • Elizabeth Montgomery, 2009

    information technology: technician

    Elizabeth is an operator for Kellogg Co. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Robert Jackson III, 2017

    residential construction technology and management: building construction technology

    Robert is a project superintendent for Dan Ryan Builders. He resides in Butler.

  • Cory Callihan, 2017

    building automation technology

    Cory travels the world as an Automation & Controls Expert Services application engineer I for Trane. He resides in Portersville.

  • Jean (Wommer) Balliet, 1998

    applied human services

    Jean is a habilitation manager for Hope Enterprises. She resides in Muncy.

  • Kirk Allen, 2007

    business administration: management information systems and business administration: management

    Kirk is a safety specialist/manager for Amazon.com Inc. He holds a graduate certificate in public human resources management and a Master of Science in public administration. He is pursuing a doctorate in public policy and administration. He resides in Harrisburg.

  • George

    George Gadbois, 2015

    business administration: banking and finance

    George is a paraplanner for Widmann Financial Services, where he is a junior member of a financial planning team, working under the direction of the senior financial planners. He holds the Series 7, MD Life & Health Insurance License and is studying to take the FINRA Series 66 Exam in February. He plans to take the Certified Financial Planner exam later in 2018. He resides in Columbia, Md.

  • Zachary Warren, 2017

    automotive technology: Mopar CAP

    Zachary is a Jeep and truck technician for 4 Wheel Parts. He resides in Hummelstown.

  • Annita

    Annita Tyberg, 2013

    human services

    Annita educates and demonstrates assistive technology to people with hearing loss and teaches sign language. She received peer mentor certification from Gallaudet University, is an ombudsman for the Area Office of Aging and is president of the Blair County Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America. She chairs the Telecommunications Relay Services Advisory Board for the state's Public Utility Commission. She resides in Altoona.

  • Cavan Irvine, 2016

    physician assistant

    Cavan is a cardiac surgery PA at Hershey Medical Center, where, among his duties, he is an operating room first assistant. He is a 2017 graduate of Duke University's physician assistant surgical residency and is pursuing a Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Touro College. He resides in Hummelstown.

  • Sidney Phillips, 1975

    drafting

    Sidney retired from contract engineering. He resides in Dalmatia.

  • Mohmmed Alnasser, 2013

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Mohmmed is a business unit general manager for Texofib in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, where he recently managed a geocomposite production line project with a budget of $74 million.

  • Steven Moyer, 1995

    architectural technology

    Steven is a case support analyst for DCS, providing foreign military sales support to Switzerland. He resides in Ridgecrest, Calif.

  • William Long, 1976

    electrical technology

    William is retired and resides in New Cumberland.

  • Scott Hall, 1995

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Scott is a tooling engineer for Newell Brands - Jarden Plastic Solutions in Reedsville. He resides in Bellefonte.

  • Kenneth Healy, 2001

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Kenneth is executive vice president and director of engineering for PMF Industries. He was named Engineer of the Year by SME Chapter 49. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Anthony Cox, 2016

    automotive technology management

    Anthony and his girlfriend, Katie, welcomed son Ayden on Jan. 23, 2018. After 12 years in the automotive industry, he has a new career as an aviation engine production technician for Lycoming Engines. He is a member of the college's Automotive Technology Management Advisory Committee. He resides in Jersey Mills.

  • Ellen (Conrad) Mull, 1988

    radiography

    Ellen is the CT team leader at Evangelical Community Hospital. She resides in Sunbury.

  • Gene Baker Jr., 1994

    paramedic technology

    Gene is manager of pre-hospital services for Evangelical Community Hospital. He resides in New Columbia.

  • Jill (Buzzard) Messick, 2008

    advertising art

    Jill and her husband, David, 2013 (applied technical studies: electrical trades) welcomed son Thane on Sept. 2, 2017. She is the graphic design manager for Elite Sportswear. They reside in Middletown.

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