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.
Meagan (Vincent) Wade, 2003
radiography
Meagan is a supervisor-radiation therapy for Wellspan Health. She resides in Schuylkill Haven with her husband and their three children. Her eldest plans to follow in her footsteps by studying radiography.
Cody Wallace, 2008
forest technology
Cody is a contract logger. He resides in Blain.
Clarissa Gingell, 2019
nursing
Clarissa is an emergency room RN for Geisinger and a three-time Daisy Award recipient. She welcomed her first son, Daymian, in August 2022 - the same month she completed her bachelor's in nursing - her third degree from Penn College. (Her first was in heath arts: practical nursing in 2016.) She is enrolled in the college's Master of Science in Nursing. She resides in Dallas, Pa.
Heather (Thielman) Druckenmiller, 2012
dental hygiene: health policy and administration
Heather is a dental hygienist for Colonial Park Family Dentistry. She resides in Marysville.
Corinne Buttorff, 2022
business administration: banking and finance
Corinne is a community health assistant II for Geisinger. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Catherine (Dershem) Farr, 1995
computer information systems
Catherine is a Penn College Police officer. She holds a vocational education teaching certificate and resides in Trout Run.
Garret Miller, 2017
manufacturing engineering technology
Garret is an industrial engineer for MSA. He resides in Latrobe.
Nathan Kline, 2016
automotive technology and automotive service technician
Nathan is enrolled in the college's building construction technology major. He resides in Montoursville.
Nicole (Roberto) Petro, 2003
baking and pastry arts
Nicole owns Petro's Dessert Studio, where she sells custom cakes, cupcakes, cake pops and cutout cookies. She resides in Bethlehem.
Theresa (DAndrea) Powell, 2006
graphic communications management
Theresa is a research analyst for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She resides in Harrisburg with her husband, Michael '06, construction management, and their two children.
Valerie Raines, 2010
legal assistant-paralegal studies
Valerie is a quality manager for Berman Bedding. She maintains ISO standards, training and safety. She resides in Erie.
Tunesha Smith, 2021
nursing
Tunesha is a registered nurse for UPMC. She resides in Watsontown.
Bryan Bilbao, 2022
physician assistant studies
Bryan is a PA for Children's Service Center and ApolloMD. He resides in Old Forge.
Ron Burger, 1978
nursery management
Ron is a past co-owner of George Burger & Sons Inc. Garden Center and a Penn College Alumni Mentorship Award winner. He resides in Drums.
Garrett Hillenbrand, 2017
construction management
Garrett is a project manager for Richard E. Pierson Construction. He resides in New Tripoli.
Patrick Gregory, 2017
heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology
Patrick is a refrigeration technician for Remco Inc. He resides in Berwick.
Joseph Mauchline, 2022
manufacturing engineering technology
Joseph is a CNC machinist for Chiz Bros. He resides in California, Pa.
Ramona (Heaps) Lunger, 2004
accounting
Ramona owns RCM Accounting Solutions LLC. In addition to her associate degree from Penn College, she holds a bachelor's in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. She resides in Lititz
Kyle Rhoads, 2005
manufacturing engineering technology
Kyle is an operations manager for Fry Communications. He resides in Harrisburg with his wife and daughter.
Gloria Boronow, 2021
baking and pastry arts, and applied management
Gloria is the pastry chef for The Stonehouse Wood Fired Pizza & Pasteria, responsible for its pizza dough, bread, homemade pasta and desserts. She resides in Williamsport.
Thomas Schatz, 1976
automotive technology
Thomas retired in 2022 as an area manager for Stellantis, after 34 years with the company (as Chrysler, Daimler Chrysler, FCA and Stellantis). He welcomed a new grandson in August 2022 and resides in Montgomery, Texas.
David Bailey, 2011
technology management
David is a category manager for Shaw Industries. He is responsible for business development and commercial flooring product management. He resides in Acworth, Ga.
Jenny (Cranmer) Myers, 2002
early childhood education
Jenny is a head teacher at Little Friends Day School. She resides in Hughesville.
Lauryn Stauffer, 2023
automation engineering technology: robotics & automation
Lauryn is a technical support technician for Coty, which owns 77 beauty brands, including Covergirl and Gucci. She resides in York.
Andrew Volpe, 2018
construction management
Andrew is a superintendent for J. Fletcher Creamer & Son. He resides in Hackettstown, N.J.
Matthew Fry, 2004
broadcast communications
Matthew is a calibration technician for Transcat. He resides in Bargersville, Ind.
Michael Balsbaugh, 1982
construction carpentry
Michael is president of Balsbaugh Insurance Agency. He resides in Schaefferstown.
Brian Scott, 1998
graphic design
Brian is vice president of Trone Outdoor Advertising. He resides in Spring Grove.
Arthur Cianca, 1971
machinist general
Arthur is retired and resides in Ridgway. He served in the U.S. Air Force 1971-77, the Ridgway Fire Department for 23 years and Vietnam Veterans of America for 15 years.
Shelly (Mase) Clokey, 1996
graphic design
Shelly is the graphic designer/owner of Concepts Design, an advertising agency. She resides in Williamsport.