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.
Julie (Carr) Stansbury, 2015
nursing
Julie moved to Virginia Beach in October 2020, began a new job as a health coach for Noom in November and welcomed a son, Brody, in January 2021.
Theresa Smith, 1978
nursing
Theresa is a retired registered nurse. After earning her licensed practical nurse degree from WACC, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilkes College in 1983. She resides in Lewes, Del.
Robert Santor, 1997
electronics technology: computer automation maintenance
Robert was recently promoted to assistant information technology manager for Transcore, where he has been employed since his Penn College graduation 24 years ago. He held his previous position with the company, systems administrator, for 10 years. He resides in Hummelstown.
Kristy Willson Thomas, 2001
occupational therapy assistant
Kristy is a certified occupational therapy assistant for HealthPro Heritage. She resides in Camden, S.C.
Donald Wieder, 2015
physician assistant
Donald is chief physician assistant for Geisinger Medical Center, overseeing all aspects of advanced practitioner operations for Geisinger Medical Center department of hospital medicine. He completed the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Leadership Academy and is a member of the Penn College Physician Assistant Education Advisory Committee. He resides in Montoursville.
Willard Ramph Jr., 1985
industrial drafting
Willard retired as a drafting engineer from Bethlehem Steel Corp., where he designed machine parts, drew plant layouts, new machine layouts, and new designs for cables and strands, and interpreted original German drawings. He resides in Jersey Shore.
Mary Wagner, 2019
health arts: practical nursing emphasis
Mary is a licensed practical nurse and COVID-19 tester for Maxim Healthcare, testing Big 10 athletes at Penn State. She is engaged and resides in Mill Hall.
Michelle (Fassett) Heeman, 2017
radiography
Michelle is a radiologic technologist for Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. She resides in Wyalusing.
Nichole Ohnmeiss, 2020
nursing
Nichole is a registered nurse for Geisinger Medical Center. She resides in Muncy.
Allen Foster, 1974
computer science
Allen is a senior software engineer for TekSystems. He resides in Huntersville, N.C.
Joseph Cammisa, 1985
graphic arts
Joseph owns Citizen Publishing Co. He resides in Hazleton.
Jeffrey Paige, 2001
toolmaking technology
Jeffrey is a manufacturing engineer/shop manager for Haines Fabrication & Machine. He resides in Snow Hill, Md.
Jeffrey Galgon, 1997
civil engineering technology
Jeffrey retired as a construction manager from Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering. He resides in Elliottsburg.
Robert Kaler, 1996
diesel technology
Robert owns Kaler Motor. He resides in Lake Ariel.
Annita (Ile) Tyberg, 2013
human services
Annita is retired and resides in Flinton. She serves on the boards and councils for several organizations and is an advocate for the deaf, spearheading several projects. She is the state ombudsman for Cambria and Blair counties and received the National Spirit Award for the Hearing Loss Association of America Convention. Her daughter Mereta (Tyberg) Vogelsong is also a graduate (nursing, 2009), and her granddaughter Lila Vogelsong is a current Penn College student.
Becky Clawson, 2004
biology
Becky is an extension educator in food systems and local foods for Penn State Extension. She is responsible for strengthening the vitality of local and regional food systems by creating programs, collaborations and educational opportunities for food system stakeholders, including farmers, food businesses, community organizations and eaters. She resides in Lancaster.
Edward Thompson, 1971
aviation maintenance technician
Edward retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he was a machinist for diesel locomotives. He resides in Belsano.
Mark Hunsicker, 2010
HVAC design technology
Mark is senior operations manager for Prologis. He oversees preventive maintenance and manages capital projects at the Comcast Center, a 975-foot tall, 58-story building that serves as the global headquarters of Comcast Corp. He resides in Willow Grove.
Christine (Cryder) DeRosa, 1982
practical nursing
Christine is a case manager for Scranton Counseling Center. She resides in Scranton.
Jennifer (Brinkley) Martin, 2005
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Jennifer is an engineering manager for Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, responsible for leading the simultaneous engineering group for early vehicle design data assessment and manufacturing process plans, specifically for vehicle underbody and shell body areas. She resides in Paint Lick, Ky.
Terry Gerber, 1978
engineering drafting technology
Terry is a senior project specialist for EMD Performance Materials, a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. He resides in Tamaqua.
Jeffrey Hanselman, 1982
computer operations
Jeffrey is an administrative operations analyst for Selective Insurance. He resides in Allentown.
Lauren (Rich) Madison, 2013
baking and pastry arts
Lauren is a regional cake decorator for Food Lion. She married Kyle Madison, '13, culinary arts technology, in September 2020. They reside in Frederick, Md.
Randall Snare, 1992
HVAC technology
Randall owns Snare's Property and Handyman Services. He resides in Pittsburgh.
Houssain Mohammed Shannier, 2016
heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology
Houssain is a country sales manager-HVAC solutions for Samsung Electronics in Saudi Arabia.
Clark Fuller, 2017
engineering design technology
Clark is the mechanical design lead for HopFlyt, a startup company designing an electric vertical take off or landing aircraft (eVTOL) for urban aerial mobility (UAM). He resides in Lusby, Md.
Kristin (Eichengreen) Brickhouse, 2001
hospitality management
Kristin is the assistant director of sales for The Study at University City, a hotel near Drexel University and University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Media.
Joshua Walter, 2020
emergency management and homeland security
Joshua is an associate for Delta Development Group, a consulting firm specializing in community planning, economic development and disaster preparedness. He resides in Harrisburg.
Holly (Hartsock) Hassler, 2014
legal assistant: paralegal
Holly is an estate administration paralegal for the Law Office of Shawn M. Pierson. She resides in Newmanstown.
Nathaniel Aldinger, 2006
diesel technology
Nathaniel owns Aldinger Repair, a mobile mechanic business focusing on agricultural, excavation, mining and commercial trucks. He married Samantha in September 2019. They reside in Forksville.