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.

MiKaila

MiKaila Lugo-Schlegel, 2017

nursing

MiKaila is a supplemental work and transition operating room nurse for UPMC, traveling among seven central Pennsylvania operating rooms as a circulator or scrub tech. She specializes in robotics. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing in 2022, will soon take the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner board exam and is in the second semester of her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, with an expected graduation in 2024. She resides in Palmyra and is pursuing her second-degree black belt in taekwondo.

John Lubert, 2009

surveying technology

John is a project land surveyor for Stiffler McGraw and Associates, including sanitary sewer, water and stormwater systems. He resides in Altoona with his wife and their two sons and had the opportunity to award the Boy Scouts of America surveying merit badge to numerous youngsters.

Tyler Kline, 2010

hospitality management

Tyler is a depot training specialist for Schwan's Home Delivery. He is the route trainer for the company's Lewistown depot. He married Shannon Klinger on June 24, 2022. They reside in Port Royal.

Kimberly (Stone) Ehrsam, 1995

early childhood education

Kimberly went on to earn a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bloomsburg University. She is married, has two children and resides in Middleburg.

Michele (Boatman) VanBuskirk, 1983

computer information systems

Michele retired in June 2022 after 36 years with Lonza in Williamsport and Alpharetta, Ga. She was a production scheduler/demand manager, doing capacity planning and production scheduling. She resides in Gainesville, Ga.

Bradley

Bradley Willis, 2016

heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology

Bradley is an inside sales engineer for Engineered Building Systems. He served as president of the Central Pennsylvania chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers from 2019-21. He married Ashley Jacobs on July 23, 2022. They reside in Shermans Dale.

Sean

Sean Harp, 2001

automotive service technician

Sean is a radio telecommunication specialist II for PennDOT. He resides in Linglestown.

Reilly Streeter, 2019

heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis

Reilly is a building services technician/heavy equipment specialist for Remco. He welcomed a son, Declan James, in August 2022. They reside in Reading.

Madison Januchowski, 2018

emergency management technology

Madison is an enterprise buyer for RS Integrated Supply. She resides in Montoursville.

Hanna (Williams) Wickman, 2018

industrial and human factors design

Hanna is a UX design lead for John Deere. She creates UX (user experience) requirements for new in-cab display features, providing the best operator experience for customers. She married Brian Wickman in August 2022. They reside in Grimes, Iowa.

Tim Burns, 1986

tool design technology

Tim is a tool designer for Hobson & Motzer, designing progressive dies, automated machines and CNC fixtures. He resides in Clinton, Conn.

Josh Posey, 2018

landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis

Josh owns Posey Landscaping. He resides in York Haven.

Heidi Wagner, 1989

dental hygiene

Heidi is an assistant dental assisting instructor for Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. She resides in Milroy.

Brendan Thompson, 2021

construction management

Brendan is a field engineer for Bowen Engineering. He resides in Womelsdorf.

Ethan Arnett, 2021

construction management

Ethan is a project engineer II for Gilbane, a construction and real estate development firm. He resides in Laurel, Md.

Morgan Keyser, 2017

graphic design

Morgan is a senior graphic designer for Vulgar as well as a freelance designer. She completed a Master of Fine Arts from Marywood University in 2021 and is a Penn College alumni volunteer and mentor. She resides in Lansdale.

Jacob Wood, 2012

collision repair technology

Jacob is a technical sales representative in the automotive coatings division for Sherwin Williams. He resides in Lexington, Ohio.

Derek Adams, 2012

heavy construction equipment technology: Caterpillar equipment emphasis

Derek is an East Area equipment manager for Pennsy Supply Inc., president of Mount Pleasant Fire and Rescue, and a Boys U10 and Girls U12 soccer coach. He married Leah Suka on July 2, 2022. They reside in Harrisburg.

Sarah Scaife, 2022

health arts: practical nursing

Sarah is a licensed practical nurse for UPMC Family Practice. She resides in Williamsport and is the mother of Penn College student Emily Scaife, graphic design, who began classes in Fall 2022.

Jack Previte, 2018

welding and fabrication engineering technology

Jack is a welding engineer for Autokiniton, which manufactures automotive components. He resides in Fountain Inn, S.C., and recently bought a 2019 Corvette.

Anthony Cox, 2016

automotive technology management

Anthony is a performance aviation engine assembler for Lycoming Engines. As part of the Lycoming Engines Thunderbolt team, he builds performance aviation engines from start to finish. He resides in Jersey Shore.

Mitchell Berninger, 2017

web and interactive media

Mitchell is a UX (user experience) designer for Penn State. He resides in Butler.

Bryan Behm, 2017

aviation maintenance technology

Bryan is director of aircraft maintenance for a private owner. He is responsible for a Dassault Falcon 900LX and Embraer Phenom 300. He resides in Fleetwood.

Anthony Bernardine, 2021

welding

Anthony is a shop foreman for JGM Fabricators. He resides in Malvern.

David Giumento, 2003

construction management

David is a construction manager for Allan Myers. He resides in Abingdon, Md.

Lauren (Herr) Bucher, 2019

construction management

Lauren is an estimator for Wagman Construction Inc. She married Andrew Bucher '19, applied management, in June 2021. They reside in Mount Joy.

Anthony Peachey, 2009

business administration: marketing

Anthony is the senior marketing manager for Construction Specialties. He resides in Muncy.

Morgan (Blackwell) Van Hemert, 2017

accounting

Morgan is a finance supervisor for Naval Supply Systems Command. She married Peter Van Hemert '17, software development & information management, on April 30, 2022. They reside in Camp Hill.

Jeffrey Comitz, 2016

heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology

Jeffrey is director of operations for Thermal Product Solutions. He resides in Montoursville.

Nicholas Telesky, 2004

building automation technology

Nicholas is a design engineer for NRG Controls North, Inc. He designs commercial control systems, including gas detection, automatic temperature controls and sewage treatment system control. He resides in Milton and is the very proud father of Sydney Telesky, a senior in Penn College's human services & restorative justice major.

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