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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  • Ashlyn (Hershberger) Benicewicz, 2011

    graphic communications management

    Ashlyn is a debit card disputes specialist for Navy Federal Credit Union. She welcomed a daughter, Rosabelle, in October 2023. They reside in Martinsburg, W.V.

  • Daniel

    Daniel McCauley, 1994

    architectural technology

    Daniel is a partner in The Martin Architectural Group. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Drexel University (2002) and is a licensed architect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. He is involved with the Urban Land Institute and is a 20-year volunteer with Chester County Habitat for Humanity's Build a House Build a Dream contest for area fifth graders. He resides in Philadelphia.

  • Shea

    Shea Reiley, 2011

    heavy construction equipment technology (2008) and technology management

    Shea is an operating engineer for Mascaro Construction of Pittsburgh. He resides in Oakdale.

  • Tom Sands, 1973

    nursery management

    Tom retired from UPS Freight after 10 years as a delivery driver. He was a machinery repairman second class in the U.S. Navy from 1979-83, serving on the USS LaSalle in the Persian Gulf 1980-83, and he owned Sands Plants Landscape Design for over 20 years. He resides in Grand Junction, Colo.

  • Jack Stahley, 2023

    residential construction technology & management

    Jack is a project manager for Erwin Forrest Builders, responsible for general oversight of residential construction jobs. He resides in Allentown.

  • Ben Sosa, 2020

    business administration: sport and event management

    Ben is a branch manager for Chadwell Supply. He resides in Northville, Mich.

  • William Calvert, 1988

    electrical technology

    William is a field operations coordinator for Altoona Water Authority. He has been employed by the authority for 34 years and has spent most of that time supervising the Distribution, Instrumentation and Controls Department. He resides in Hollidaysburg with his wife of 32 years. They have two grown sons.

  • Garrett Baker, 2009

    electrical technology

    Garrett is an electrical specialist for American Refining Group. He designs, plans and implements electrical equipment and projects for the refinery. He resides in Smethport with his wife and their two children (a son and daughter).

  • Amanda (Boler) Huff-Santoyo, 1998

    legal assistant-paralegal

    Amanda is a third-party administrator for Valley Forge Pension Management. She is the mother of two sons: one who recently graduated from college and one who soon will. She resides in Muncy and makes this request: "My father, Stanley Boler, was a professor at Penn College of Technology in the electronics department for many years and is currently battling cancer and has been given a short time to live, so any stories anyone would want to share on his impact in their life would be greatly appreciated."

  • Ryan Fisher, 2016

    engineering design technology, electronics and computer engineering technology: robotics and automation (2014)

    Ryan is a mechanical design engineer for Reading Bakery Systems. He uses computer-aided drafting software to design custom machinery for the food industry, mainly continuous mixers. He resides in Newmanstown.

  • John Fosselman, 1970

    electronics technology

    John retired as a senior biomedical equipment technician after 39 years at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. He resides in Lewistown and is planning a fly-in fishing trip in Canada, a visit to his son in California and local bicycling trips.

  • Marc Larson, 1998

    civil engineering technology, surveying technology

    Marc owns Minuteman Supply LLC. After 25 years in land surveying, he followed his hobby and started a small business dealing in collectible firearms and militaria. He is a fully licensed federal firearms dealer and resides in Pottstown.

  • Heather (Crays) Infield, 2008

    surgical technology

    Heather is a surgical technician for UPMC Northwest. She resides in Franklin with her husband and son.

  • Richard Taylor, 1964

    toolmaking technician

    Richard retired from IBM Corp. after 37 years. He completed the company's apprentice toolmaker program in 1968, then enrolled at Utah State University's manufacturing engineering course. He progressed to the position of development engineer/manager for IBM and authored/co-authored several U.S. patents. He resides in Fuquay-Varina, N.C., where he is enjoying his hobbies and his grandkids.

  • Thomas Hughes, 1990

    landscape/nursery technology

    Thomas was recently promoted to associate principal, senior landscape architect in HDR's New York City architecture and engineering office. He manages and designs landscapes for all types of architectural projects, both in the U.S. and worldwide. He holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from Temple University (1997). He resides in Somerville, N.J.

  • Kirstin

    Kirstin Klopp, 2021

    dental hygiene

    Kirstin is a registered dental hygienist for Robert E. Chianelli, DMD. She married Jasiah Bower in October 2023 in Jamaica. She resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Alexa (Moore) Boatman, 2013

    business management

    Alexa is a senior program specialist for Workforce Development at Penn College. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Terri (Neufer) Brewer, 1983

    computer information systems

    Terri is the assistant director of advancement operations and data management for Lycoming College. She resides in South Williamsport.

  • Kelly Kurtz, 2018

    dental hygiene: health policy and administration

    Kelly is a dental hygienist for the Clinton County Community Dental Clinic. She resides in Cogan Station.

  • Sheree Snyder, 1998

    dental hygiene

    Sheree is a dental hygienist for Douglas Evans, DDS. She resides in Colorado Springs, Colo.

  • Nolan

    Nolan Hansen, 2014

    building construction technology

    Nolan is a corrosion control technician for UGI. He surveys and maintains existing cathodic protection systems, assists contractors in the installation of corrosion control systems, and assists in pipeline integrity assessment. He resides in Coplay.

  • Diane Shaheen, 1988

    individual studies

    Diane completed a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies: business and leadership from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in August 2023 - two days before her 64th birthday. She resides in Pittsfield, Mass.

  • Timothy Courtot, 1994

    machinist general

    Timothy is the department chair of manufacturing for Guilford Technical Community College. He teaches CNC machining and is the department lead for the welding, computer integrated machining and mechatronics departments. He holds a doctorate in strategic leadership, a Master of Business Administration, and a bachelor's in computer systems management, business and organizational leadership. He relocated to High Point, N.C., two years ago to escape Pennsylvania's snow.

  • Greg Gilliland, 2008

    aviation maintenance technology

    Greg recently relocated from Pittsburgh to Bossier City, La., with his wife and two sons to start a new position as airworthiness manager for Metro Aviation.

  • Glenn Gerbrick, 2015

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Glenn is a welding engineer for Philly Shipyard, a leading U.S. shipbuilder. He resides in Collegeville.

  • Derek Rinaldo, 2007

    civil engineering technology, surveying technology

    Derek is a senior client representative for C.S. Davidson Inc. He resides in York.

  • Stephen Hill, 1998

    architectural technology

    Stephen is a project manager for Sun Precast, a manufacturer of cast stone. Several of his projects have won awards from the Cast Stone Institute and the Architectural Precast Association. He has been employed at Sun Precast since he met representatives at the Penn College Career Fair. and has transitioned from drafter to estimator, senior estimator and now project manager. He's also the co-founder of the Down Syndrome Society of the Susquehanna Valley. He's been married to his high school sweetheart for 23 years. They have two children and reside in Beavertown.

  • Dave Ploss, 1978

    construction carpentry

    Dave is a facilities manager for the Redevelopment Authority of Corry, maintaining the buildings and properties owned by the authority. He resides in Corry and recently celebrated his 45th wedding anniversary.

  • Brian

    Brian Barner, 1996

    business management

    Brian is a sales order lead for Cargill Protein, a supplier of textured soy protein. He resides in Harrisburg.

  • Patrick Hufnagle, 2022

    applied management and baking & pastry arts

    Patrick is a full-time pastry chef for Penn College's Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. He is an American Culinary Federation-recognized certified pastry culinarian. "I accepted the full-time pastry chef position in August and have been having a blast and can't wait to see what the future will hold," he says. He resides in Jersey Shore.

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