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.

Jordan Hechinger, 2009

building construction technology

Jordan is a captain and pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He resides in Little Rock, Ark.

Theresa (D'Andrea) Powell, 2006

graphic communications management

Theresa and husband, Michael, '06, construction management, welcomed their second child, daughter Lennox, in October 2017. Theresa is a revenue research analyst for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. They reside in Harrisburg.

Christopher Leonard, 2014

heavy construction equipment technology: Caterpillar equipment

Christopher is a mechanic for Cleveland Brothers Caterpillar. He resides in Frenchtown.

Valerie LaCerra, 2011

applied human services

Valerie is a behavior analyst for H.E.L.P. Services Inc. Penn State Harrisburg granted her its Outstanding Graduate Student in Applied Behavior Analysis Award in 2016. She attained a master's degree from Penn State, graduating cum laud. She resides in Harrisburg.

 

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Joe Krug, 2008

information technology: network specialist

Joe is an IT systems support supervisor for Sheetz Inc. He resides in Lilly.

Tima Cummings, 2016

applied human services

Tima is a direct service provider for the Center for Independent Living of North Central PA and is a member of ADAPT, a national grass-roots community of disability rights activists. He resides in Williamsport.

Wayne Reich Jr., 2003

nursing

Wayne is the director of nursing, bachelor's degrees, for Penn College. He is treasurer for the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. He resides in Allenwood.

Scott Smith, 1989

construction carpentry

Scott is a carpenter foreman for Deblin Inc. in Mechanicsburg.

Bryan Behm, 2017

aviation maintenance technology

Bryan is an aircraft technician for Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. at its Dassault Aircraft Services-Wilmington facility. He resides in Fleetwood, Pa.

Ryan Newman, 2012

plastics and polymer engineering technology

Ryan is a process engineer for Poly Processing Co. He resides in Monroe, La.

Briana Kotch, 2016

occupational therapy assistant

Briana is a certified occupational therapy assistant for St. Luke's University Health Network. She resides in Tamaqua.

Christine (Hoepfl) Downing, 1997

early childhood education

Christine is a center director for The Learning Care Group. She resides in Elkton, Md.

Jeffrey Bordner, 2007

general studies

Jeffrey works in administrative support for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He resides in Herndon.

Lukes Coakley, 2014

construction management

Lukes is a project manager for Allied Mechanical & Electrical. He resides in Loganton.

Richard Antonyuk, 2018

civil engineering technology

Richard is a bridge designer for Larson Design Group in Williamsport.

Amanda Wilson, 2012

dental hygiene

Amanda is a dental hygienist for Dental Health Associates. She resides in Muncy.

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Kimber (Shermeyer) Hofmann, 2008

early childhood education

Kimber is a lead toddler teacher for U-GRO Early Learning Centres. She resides in Mountville.

Sam Hinkle, 2016

heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

Sam is an HVAC technician for Geisinger Medical Center. He resides in Riverside.

John Toth, 2007

automotive technology management

John teaches automotive technology at Wallkill Regional High School in New Jersey. He resides in Sussex, N.J.

Christopher Kohler, 2012

plastics and polymer engineering technology

Christopher is an R&D project engineer for Avery Dennison. He resides in South Williamsport.

Peter Hopke, 2018

construction management

Peter is an assistant project manager for HSC Builders & Construction Managers. He resides in Metuchen, N.J.

Brittney (McHugh) Wurdeman, 2016

baking and pastry arts and applied management

Brittney is a lead baker for Marriott Hotels. She married Justin Wurdeman in June 2016. They reside in Woodbridge, Va.

Tyler Bodder, 2014

heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

Tyler is an HVAC technician for Merck Co. He resides in Coopersburg.

Lewis Robinson, 2014

culinary arts and systems

Lewis is chef de cuisine for Core Restaurant. He resides in Toronto.

Dana (Dougherty) Henzie, 2008

ornamental horticulture: landscape technology and floral design/interior plantscape

Dana is a buyer for Mostardi Nursery. She resides in Spring City.

Jackie Lovecchio, 2009

culinary arts and systems

Jackie is an executive chef for Bon Appetit Management Co. She resides in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Katelin Thompson, 2017

occupational therapy assistant

Katelin is a certified occupational therapy assistant for Functional Pathways. She resides in Salladasburg.

Christopher Kasler, 2016

culinary arts and systems

Chris is the food and beverage director for the Genetti Hotel. He resides in Williamsport.

Chelsea Zakeosian, 2015

business administration: management

Chelsea is a lead coordinator for Freedom Auto Group. She resides in New Ringgold.

Samantha (Gstalder) Tatham, 2012

baking and pastry arts

Samantha is a baker for Weis Markets and plans to complete her second degree from Penn College, in physical therapist assistant, in August 2018. She recently got married and resides in Lock Haven.

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