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.
Amy (Rebar) Bonetti, 1993
radiography
Amy is a radiographer/mammographer for Geisinger Shamokin Hospital. She married Christopher Bonetti in Kauai, Hawaii, on April 19, 2023. They reside in Coal Township.
Megan (Russell) Araujo, 2012
nursing
Megan is a certified rehabilitation registered nurse and a nurse supervisor for Encompass Health. She was named Employee of the Year in 2019. She has been married over 10 years and is the mother of three girls. They reside in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Matthew DeVirgilis, 2018
automotive technology management
Matthew is a manager-vehicle diagnostic communication systems for Penske Truck Leasing. He is a member of two American Trucking Association/Technology & Maintenance Council study groups to drive transportation industry innovations. He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration. In 2021, he married Kathleen Baumer '20, health information management. They welcomed their first son, Luca, in April 2023. They reside in Lebanon.
Olivia (Horn) Bower, 2006
mass communications '99, technology management '06
Olivia is an IOT technical trainer for UPMC. She develops curriculum and mentors 25 trainers in the Implementation, Training and Development department. She resides with her husband in South Williamsport.
Emily Witherow, 2023
building construction technology, concrete science technology
Emily is a desk/party leader for Doylestown Rock Gym and Adventure Center, where she runs the front desk and leads parties. She resides in Perkasie.
George Boudman, 1985
advertising art
George is the director of innovation & entrepreneurship for the Wayne Economic Development Corp. in Wayne County. He directs The Stourbridge Project, a restored 100-year-old elementary school converted into a coworking space, prototype lab and entrepreneurial incubator. He holds a bachelor's in art education (Keystone College) and a Master of Education in classroom technology (Wilkes University). He resides in Honesdale.
Alexis Inch, 2023
nursing
Alexis is a registered nurse for University of Kentucky HealthCare. She is a recipient of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing and resides in Harrodsburg, Ky.
Brandon Group, 2010
construction management
Brandon is an instructor of construction management for Penn College. He resides in Muncy.
Rona Prince, 1996
early childhood education
Rona is a mentor for Easter Seals, helping her client reach her daily goals at home and in the community. She moved to the Outer Banks four years ago and resides in Kill Devil Hills, N.C.
Andrew Kriebel, 2017
heavy construction equipment technology: operator
Andrew is an operating engineer for Utility Line Services. He and his wife, Kaitlyn, welcomed their second child, son Wyatt, in March 2023. They reside in Harleysville.
Lisa (Wright) Bass, 1993
nursing
Lisa is a review and evaluation RN for the state Department of Human Services: Office of Long Term Living. She reviews skilled nursing facilities for compliance with Preadmission Screening Resident Review and Minimum Data Set requirements. She resides in Cogan Station.
Joel Medina, 1992
aviation maintenance technician
Joel is a help desk analyst for Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, where he was named a Tech of the Month in 2022. He resides in Laurel, Md.
Benjamin Schappell, 2014
computer aided product design
Benjamin is an engineering assistant manager for Andritz, where he designs industrial equipment for feed and biofuel industries. He completed a Master of Engineering from University of Idaho (2023) and is a certified professional engineering manager. He is preparing to succeed his boss as engineering manager in the coming months. He resides in Williamsport and has three children.
William Snyder, 1970
aviation maintenance technician
William retired as manager of the Federal Aviation Administration's Harrisburg district office. He attended the Williamsport Technical Institute's carpentry program as a Warrior Run High School student, graduating in 1960. He joined the Marine Corps Reserve and worked a carpentry apprenticeship before returning to the institution in 1968 to enroll in Williamsport Area Community College's aviation program. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for several years before joining the FAA in 1989. "That would take me on a whirlwind ride with opportunity to spend eight years in England," he said. He retired in 2008 having served 26 years. He also served on the Penn College Aviation Advisory Committee and remains involved in aviation through mission aviation organizations. "Thank you, WTI and WACC for giving me the wonderful opportunities I have had." He resides in Manheim.
Isaac Bragunier, 2005
civil engineering technology
Isaac is a district geotechnical and pavement engineer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. He resides in South Williamsport.
Jonathan Shaw, 2018
mechatronics engineering technology
Jonathan is a maintenance lead for Great Dane Trailers. His family includes a daughter, and they recently bought their first home. They reside in Catawissa.
Kelly Williams, 2022
civil engineering technology
Kelly is a survey crew chief for McClure. She resides in Ankeny, Iowa.
Taylor Shaak, 2021
nursing LPN-RN
Taylor is a registered nurse in Geisinger's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She resides in Seltzer.
Brandon Weirman, 2022
electrical technology
Brandon is a maintenance electrician for Oneida Health. He resides in Oneida, N.Y.
Amanda Brodecki, 2021
dental hygiene
Amanda married Steven Birkmire '16, heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology, on Sept. 3, 2023. They reside in Croydon.
Cody Brown, 2013
heavy construction equipment technology: Caterpillar equipment emphasis
Cody is a heavy haul driver for Warren Cat. He loads, ties down and transports heavy equipment in excess of 120,000 pounds in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. He is married, has one child and resides in Luther, Okla.
Ted Pennebaker, 1965
drafting technology
Ted retired at the age of 55 from IBM East Fishkill, N.Y., where he was a senior printed circuit board designer. He spent 32 years as a contractor then employee of the company. He resides in Bloomsburg.
Josh Heimbach, 1997
building construction technology
Josh is president of Josh Heimbach Construction. He resides in Boyertown.
Jorge O'Hanlon, 2022
automotive technology management
Jorge is an automotive technician for Ciocca Ford of Souderton. He resides in Warrington.
Kelly (Rein) Young, 2011
surgical technology
Kelly is a surgical assistant for Associated Oral Surgeons. She resides in West Milton with her husband, Josh '12, welding technology. They have been married since 2014.
Corey Lutz, 2011
information technology: network specialist
Corey is deputy director, division of end user services, for the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He welcomed a son, Everett, in 2023. They reside in Odenton, Md.
Hannah (Cochran) Niedert, 2016
occupational therapy assistant
Hannah is a clinical assessor for CareBridge Medical Group. She married the love of her life, Nick, in 2022 and welcomed a daughter, Kathryn, in early 2023. They reside in Hudson, Iowa.
Tina (Day) Myers, 1985
food and hospitality management
Tina is a team leader/finishing manager for Dunkin' Donuts. She resides in Danville.
Marty Slautterback, 1978
aviation maintenance technology
Marty retired as a senior aircraft technician for FedEx with over 40 years in aviation. In retirement, he is a part-time instructor of aviation for Penn College. He resides in Dillsburg.
Todd Fetzer, 1999
broadcast communications
Todd is the midday on-air radio disc jockey for Seven Mountains Media's Froggy Valley 100.1 in Lebanon. He resides in Lebanon.