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.
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 named 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.
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.