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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  • 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, Jaxon 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.

  • 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.

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