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.
Amanda (Ritter) Zimmerman, 2023
building science and sustainable design: architectural technology
Amanda is head architectural technician and project manager for JENA Engineering. She resides in Bethlehem.
Cierra Beatty, 2023
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Cierra is a construction engineer for the Army National Guard. She resides in Dornsife.
Jacob Reitz, 2023
electrical technology
Jacob is an engineering technician for the woodworking machines of RT Machine. He resides in Lewisburg.
Dillon DeWitt, 2023
engineering design technology
Dillon is a mechanical drafter for Storyteller Overland. He resides in Oakland, Md.
Lauryn Stauffer, 2023
automation engineering technology: robotics & automation
Lauryn is an electrical technician for Coty. She resides in York.
Benjamin Heinrich, 2023
construction management
Benjamin is a project manager/estimator for Dohl General Construction. He resides in Hughesville.
Grant Walters, 2023
forest technology and landscape horticulture technology: landscape emphasis
Grant is a landscaper for Walters Landscaping Services. He resides in Dover.
Clinton Leberknight, 2023
information assurance & cyber security
Clinton is a printer coordinator for UPMC. He resides in Pleasant Hall.
Timothy Schafer, 2021
automotive technology management
Timothy is a service consultant/dispatcher for Bobby Rahal Lexus of Lancaster County. He resides in Lancaster. He is a Phi Mu Delta alumnus and an advisory committee member for the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center.
David Gadalla, 2019
aviation maintenance technology
David is a process specialist-university relations in human resources for Dick's Sporting Goods. He resides in Pittsburgh.
Jason Swartz, 1998
culinary arts technology
Jason is an assistant food service administrator for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, responsible for a food service department that feeds 1,100 inmates three meals every day of the year. He's also responsible for budgetary and inventory management of foods and supplies. He resides in Lewisburg.
Raymond Long, 2019
building automation technology
Raymond is a controls technician for Conexus. He's responsible for functionality testing of the automation system for commercial and industrial HVAC systems. He resides in Allentown.
Eric Herr, 1988
building construction technology
Eric owns Lighthouse Real Estate. He resides in Gap.
David VanDoren, 2012
building science and sustainable design
David is an emergency services specialist for Hopewell Township Fire District, where he developed an innovative design process to help fire departments with apparatus-design planning. He has received multiple CPR Life Saver and Fire Life Saver awards and completed International Association of Arson Investigators Fire Investigation training. He resides in Ewing, N.J.
Paul Lasell, 2018
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Paul is an injection molding process engineer for GAF Inc. He resides in Williamsport.
Thomas Gorski, 2019
collision repair technology
Thomas is an associate for Amazon. He recently bought a house in Wallington, N.J.
Alexander Kosylo, 2020
residential construction technology and management
Alexander is an estimating and purchasing assistant for Weaver Homes. He resides in Pittsburgh.
Daniel Sproviero, 2019
electrical technology
Daniel is an electrician for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 164. He resides in Township of Washington, N.J.
Michael Cramer, 2017
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Michael is head of sales, Southwest U.S., for Fronius. As part of his work, he oversees weld tests for clients and provides quotes and technical proposals. He resides in Tustin, Calif.
Michaela (Maynard) Bressler, 2022
emergency management & homeland security
Michaela is an administrative assistant-Emergency Management Agency for Centre County Government. She resides in Centre Hall with her husband, Jared '21, individual studies, whom she married in September 2022. They are expecting a baby girl.
Rick Conrad, 2002
welding technology
Rick is a process improvement specialist for ITW Welding. He resides in Selinsgrove.
Damir Mika, 2001
electronics technology: aviation emphasis
Damir is an air space management designer and instructor for Croatia Control, which provides air navigation services. He is married with a daughter and son and resides in the suburbs of Velika Gorica, Croatia.
Angela (Card) Kendall, 2015
graphic design
Angela and her husband, Reuben '13, automotive technology, welcomed a son in May 2022. They reside in Centre Hall.
Samantha (Catlin) Bruinooge, 2012
graphic design
Samantha is a graphic specialist for Mondelez International. She and her husband, Chad '13, construction management, welcomed a son, Dominick, in December 2022. They reside in Roaring Brook Township.
Michael Smith, 2015
residential construction technology and management: architectural technology concentration
Michael is an operations manager for Contrast, a local communication and IT company. He is married, has two children (a boy and a girl) under age 2 and resides in Mifflinburg.
Joshua Bengel, 2009
information technology: network specialist
Joshua is a converged voice and data engineer for UPMC Hamot. He resides in Erie.
Arthur Cianca, 1971
machinist general
Arthur is retired and resides in Ridgway.
Nathan O'Brien, 2006
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Nathan is a director of manufacturing for Joseph Oat Corp. He resides in Thornton.
Ann (Waltz) Bowersox, 1973
food service management
Ann is retired and resides in Muncy.
Zachary Graybill, 2015
collision repair technology
Zachary owns Certified Shine Detailing. Previous jobs have included body technician, paint technician, assistant manager of body shop and material damage adjuster for Erie Insurance. He resides in Salladasburg and has two children, age 2 and 3.