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.
Matthew Strine, 2004
electric power generation technology
Matthew is a manager of operations for EPP Service Co., responsible for the operations of 35 renewable energy power plants throughout the U.S. He resides in York.
Maureen (Benfer) Payne, 2005
floral design/Interior plantscape
Maureen is a lead customer service representative for United Concordia Dental. She received the Outstanding Service Award and is lead of the company's customer service-social media team. She married Albert Payne in March 2021. They reside in Lewisburg.
Daniel Moyer, 1974
aviation maintenance technician
Daniel is a self-employed aviation consultant. He resides in Enola.
Ross DeLauro, 2022
electrical technologies
Ross is a level 2 automation project engineer for Martz Technologies. He resides in Mansfield.
Rodney Seaman, 2022
electrical construction
Rodney is a construction apprentice-cellular division for Swartley Brothers Engineers. He resides in Norristown.
Victoria Floyd, 2022
automotive technology management
Victoria is a record secretary for Woodlawn High School. She resides in Owings Mills, Md.
Benjamin Kerstetter, 2013
technology management
Benjamin is a product approval engineer for TE Connectivity. He resides in Thompsontown with his wife and daughter.
Haley Navarro, 2022
applied management
Haley is a registered dental hygienist for Lawrenceville Dental Arts. She resides in Yardley.
Abigail (Inns) Buchner, 2022
applied management
Abigail is a victim advocate for the Lycoming County Office of the District Attorney. She resides in Williamsport.
Leah Kline, 2022
nursing
Leah is a registered nurse for Evangelical Community Hospital. She resides in Middleburg.
Kyle Brandt, 2022
diesel technology
Kyle is a diesel technician for truck dealership group Transteck. He resides in Lancaster.
Troy Records Jr., 2022
information technology sciences: gaming and simulation, and software development & information management
Troy is a junior associate software engineer for NetherRealm Studios. His tasks include analytics, customizing the editor, assisting gameplay designers and helping with marketing. He resides in South Williamsport.
Caroline Green, 2022
nursing
Caroline is a registered nurse for Geisinger. She resides in Picture Rocks.
James Miele, 2004
accounting
James is an office manager for Bechdel Plumbing & Heating. He resides in Williamsport.
Julie (Rutt) Hedgepeth, 2004
paramedic technology
Julie and her husband welcomed a son, Reuben James, on Dec. 9, 2022. They reside in Elizabethtown.
John Hessen, 1964
electronics technology
John was the president of ETEMCO, an electronics manufacturer, from 1989 to 2012. He has since retired and is enjoying seeing the U.S. He resides in Lancaster.
Jason Lentz, 2002
welding & fabrication engineering technology
Jason is a senior visual market analyst for Grainger. He reviews images from vendors and competitors to analyze Grainger's go-to-market strategy and ensure a great experience for customers. He resides in Warsaw, Va.
Megan (Pennington) Asbeck, 2011
graphic design
Megan is a web designer for SUNY Brockport. She resides in Akron, N.Y.
Kia Maynard, 2022
health science
Kia plans to pursue a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in Fall 2023. She resides in Gillett.
Madison (McCracken) Smeal, 2022
applied health studies
Madison is a certified surgical technologist for Yale New Haven Health, part of a surgical team responsible for setting up for and maintaining sterility during procedures. She and her husband, a Navy veteran, have resided in Virginia, Connecticut, and soon New Hampshire. Madison also holds a Penn College degree in surgical technology (2016).
Jesilynn (Henry) Oleksza, 2014
business administration: management
Jesilynn is an accountant for LSC Environmental LLC. She resides in Montrose with her husband, Anthony '11, collision repair technology, and '13, technology management, and their two sons.
Allyson Turner, 2022
nursing
Allyson is a registered nurse for Geisinger Muncy Hospital. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Hannah (Cochran) Niedert, 2016
occupational therapy assistant
Hannah is director of rehabilitation in a 90-bed skilled nursing facility for Reliant Rehabilitation. She married Nick Niedert in June 2022. They are expecting a baby in 2023 and reside in Hudson, Iowa.
Brittany Breon, 2020
nursing
Brittany is an inpatient nurse for Geisinger Medical Center. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Joshua Herrold, 2014
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Joshua is a weld engineer and certified welding inspector for Reading Truck, a manufacturer of service truck bodies. He resides in Womelsdorf and is a proud husband and father of two boys.
Ethan Wagner, 2022
electrical construction
Ethan is an industrial electrician for B.J. Baldwin Electric. He resides in Minersville.
Jake Beatty, 2022
automated manufacturing technology and machine tool technology
Jake is a machinist/fabricator for Apex Diesel, where he designs and manufactures diesel engine parts. He resides in Grove City.
Trevor Ravel, 2022
diesel technology
Trevor is a diesel technician for Crownstone Equipment. He resides in Reading.
Kendra (Snyder) Aycock, 2019
landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis
Kendra owns H&K Nursery and Feed Store in Montoursville. She resides in Muncy.
Emily Hovies, 2022
nursing
Emily is a registered nurse for Geisinger. She resides in Williamsport.