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Scott Bitting, 2014
computer aided drafting technologyScott is an engineering designer for Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory. Scott and his wife, Shelby '18, nursing, welcomed their second child, Parker, in October 2022. They reside in Lewistown.
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Joshua Young, 2006
computer information technology: data communications and networkingJoshua is a learning systems administrator for Penn College, teaching faculty how to use technology in the classroom and managing educational technology needs. He's also a part-time instructor and head coach of the college's esports team. He resides in Williamsport.
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John "Chuck" Sattizahn, 2011
building construction technologyChuck is a general contractor. He owns Chuck's Custom Woodwork. He is married, has two daughters and resides in Shoemakersville.
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John Yogodzinski, 2007
graphic communications managementJohn owns The Graphic Hive, a 2016 Emerging Business of the Year recipient through the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce. He's also recipient of the Alumni of the Year award through Penn College and the Chamber and is a Central Pennsylvania Chamber Impact Award winner. He resides in Turbotville.
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Sheree (Lucas) Smales, 1997
practical nursingSheree is a warehouse manager/safety specialist for Proconex. She's also been an emergency medical technician and emergency medical services captain for more than 25 years. She is a CPR/First Aid instructor and a past EMT instructor. She resides in Springville.
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Joshua Bachorski, 2015
computer aided product designJoshua is a drafter for Advanced Concrete. He resides in Milton with his wife.
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Jessica (Wiegand) Layre, 2016
business administration: marketingJessica is an assistant director of graduate studies for University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. She resides in Allison Park.
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Julie (Bower) Mong, 1991
computer information systemsJulie is a systems analyst-senior for UPMC. She resides in Watsontown.
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Michelle Runkle, 2013
human servicesMichelle is a social development director for the U.S. Department of Labor's Keystone Job Corps Center, where she provides oversight to the counseling, residential living, recreation, student government, transportation and security departments. She resides in Watsontown.
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Emily (Sterner) Rhodes, 2007
occupational therapy assistantEmily is a certified occupational therapy assistant and a transitional case manager for Bayada Home Health Care. She resides in Abbottstown.
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Caitlin Karolyi, 2021
emergency management & homeland securityCaitlin is a foster care case manager for Families United Network. She resides in South Williamsport.
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Allison (Toltesi) Reichard, 2009
radiographyAllison is a clinical instructor for St. Luke's University Health Network, providing didactic education to radiography students. She is a 2023 recipient of St. Luke's Night of Heroes trauma award. She also holds a bachelor's in applied health studies from Penn College (2010). She resides in Northampton.
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Christopher Brennan, 2014
residential construction technology and managementChristopher, a member of the Wildcat Athletics Hall of Fame for his Penn College soccer career, is a construction manager for Toll Brothers. He and his wife, Jade (Rhody) '17, business administration: marketing, are expecting a child on April 30. They reside in Doylestown.
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Nicole (Roberto) Petro, 2003
baking and pastry artsNicole owns Petro's Dessert Studio LLC, a certified kitchen. She resides in Bethlehem.
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Amanda Brodecki, 2021
dental hygieneAmanda married Steven Birkmire '16, heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology, on Sept. 3, 2023. Amanda works as a dental hygienist in Bensalem, and Steven is a pipe fitter for Amtrak in Bear, Del. They reside in Croydon.
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Ryan Enders, 2013
aviation technology and technology managementRyan is an aviation accident investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board. Responsible for investigating the probable cause of general aviation aircraft accidents, he is one of 15 on the East Coast who respond to aircraft accidents as the investigator in charge.. They handle all fatal/serious injury and substantial-damage events. Aircraft can range from hot air balloons to private jets. He holds a Master of Science in Aeronautics and a Master of Business Administration, both from Embry-Riddle. He resides in Mifflinburg.
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Anthony Rang, 2004
forest technologyAnthony is a forester for Pixelle Specialty Solutions, a manufacturer of specialty papers. He resides in Spring Grove.
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Lisa Vollman, 2023
business administration: managementLisa is a senior manager for CleanSlate Centers. She manages daily operations of three Pennsylvania locations. She resides in Williamsport.
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Kayla Billheim, 2023
nursing LPN-RNKayla is an RN for Geisinger Medical Center in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She resides in Allenwood.
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Brandon Spencer, 2023
engineering design technologyBrandon is a mechanical design engineer for CNHI. He resides in North Wales, Pa.
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Lance Lepley, 2009
civil engineering technologyLance is a civil engineer (bridges) for PennDOT. He resides in Williamsport.
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Katrina Grado, 2013
culinary arts technologyKatrina is an assistant food service administrator for the Bureau of Prisons. She was named Correctional Worker of the Quarter and resides in Montoursville.
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Michael Betz, 2016
heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technologyMichael is a plumbing engineer for James Posey Associates. He designs commercial and institutional plumbing infrastructure and oversees installation. He resides in Owings Mills, Md.
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J. Michael Wilkins, 1980
general studiesMichael's family reports that he died on Aug. 11, 2023, at the age of 69. He was a licensed professional counselor at Glade Run Lutheran Services in Zelienople. He resided in New Castle.
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Amanda (Ritter) Zimmerman, 2023
building science and sustainable design: architectural technologyAmanda is a head architectural technician and project manager for JENA Engineering. She married Eli Zimmerman on June 3, 2023. They recently bought a home in Macungie.
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Ernest Irvin, 1974
business management and accountingErnest is retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (then the Department Public Welfare) and served in the U.S. Air Force and Army Reserves. He resides in New Berlin.
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Emily Witherow, 2023
building construction technology and concrete science technologyEmily is employed by Armitage Interiors. She resides in Perkasie.
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Ryan DiRienzo, 2022
plastics & polymer engineering technologyRyan is a technical service process engineer for Solvay-Cytec Group. He married Izabel Ramer '21, business management, on Oct. 14, 2023. They reside in Ridgefield, Conn.
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April (Brought) Bryer, 2015
nursingApril is a resource intensive care RN for UPMC Williamsport. She holds Critical Care Registered Nurse certification. She resides in Milton and welcomed her second son, Pierce, in February 2023. He joins brother, Griffin.
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Clayton Gummo, 2016
electrical occupationsClayton is a maintenance supervisor, overseeing maintenance and facilities needs across Texas A&M University athletics and recreation facilities. He supervises a crew of 25 tradesmen and maintenance technicians to perform over $4 million in maintenance. He is employed by SSC Services for Education. He received a Texas A&M Athletic Department award for service and dedication to the department. After his Penn College graduation, he worked as an electrical contractor and general contractor. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in sports management from Lock Haven University. He also worked in grounds maintenance for Penn State Athletics, as well as with NFL and NCAA championships. He resides in College Station, Texas.