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.
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.
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.