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.
Jessica Tobias, 2013
graphic design
Jessica is self-employed. She resides in Little Elm, Texas.
William Anderson, 2001
computer-aided product and systems design
William is a global category manager for Commscope LLC. He manages nearly 100 global suppliers who produce custom die castings and mechanical enclosures, with an annual spend over $100 million. He works with engineering and the supplier. He resides in Bellefonte.
William Deem, 2022
heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology
William is a controls representative 1 for Johnson Controls. He resides in Chalfont.
Whitney Persun, 2022
nursing
Whitney is an emergency department registered nurse for Penn State Health. She resides in Mechanicsburg.
Denton Oburn, 2016
construction management
Denton is an architectural project coordinator for Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates Architects. He also holds Penn College degrees in architectural technology (2010) and building science and sustainable design (2012). He resides in Whiteville, N.C.
Brandon Weirman, 2021
electrical technology
Brandon is an electrical laborer for M.E.I.D. Electric. He resides in Oneida, N.Y.
Steve Bull, 2008
manufacturing engineering technology
Steve is a manufacturing and production engineer for Schindler Elevator. He resides in Hanover.
Sabrina S. Baker, 2018
landscape/horticulture technology: plant production
Sabrina is a buyer for Dillon Floral and travels "all over" for industry conferences. She resides in Danville.
Matthew Jurado, 2016
accounting
Matthew is a senior manager of fulfillment operations for Chewy, a pet products retailer. He resides in Forty Fort.
Richard "Vince" Baus III, 2002
construction management
Vince is a construction specialist for Urban Engineers Inc. He is a board member and past president of the American Society of Professional Estimators - Philadelphia Chapter. He holds an MBA and is working toward a doctorate in educational and organizational leadership. He resides in Levittown with his wife and family.
Kelsey (McKenrick) Kravitz, 2019
dental hygiene
Kelsey is a dental hygienist for Lionsville Dental. She married her Penn College Residence Life "duty partner," Zach Kravitz '20, construction management, in June 2022. They reside in Phoenixville.
Shelby (Heffner) Austin, 2016
nursing
Shelby is a clinical team coordinator for Geisinger Jersey Shore. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Stephanie (Puckly) Biltz, 2017
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Stephanie is a principal weld engineer-weld supplier liaison for BAE Systems. She manages the processes and procedures for BAE Systems Combat Mission Systems Weld Suppliers. She holds a master's in management and organizational systems. She resides in Felton.
Tom Grates, 2022
construction management
Tom is a field coordinator for American Contracting & Environmental Services. He resides in Richmond, Va.
Caleb Schirmer, 2016
applied management
Caleb is a coordinator of student success for Mid-America Christian University, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in leadership, higher education emphasis. He also holds a Penn College associate degree in landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis (2014). He resides in Oklahoma City.
Kyle Schatz, 2018
landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis
Kyle is a manager for Schatz Lawn and Wall. He resides in St. Marys.
Matt Lowe, 2012
ornamental horticulture: landscape technology and technology management (2014)
Matt is a residential account manager for Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care Landscape & Pest Control. He resides in Ephrata.
Jeffrey Walizer, 1993
landscape/nursery technology
Jeffrey is in landscape design/sales for Creative Plantscapes. He resides in Loganton.
Scott Fohringer, 1998
landscape/nursery technology
Scott is a landscape designer for Creative Plantscapes. He resides in Lewisburg.
Robert Bryer, 2006
paramedic technology
Robert is a compliance officer for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He resides in Milton with his wife, April (Brought) '15, nursing. They are expecting their second child in February 2023.
David O'Brien, 1994
food and hospitality management
David is a dining services manager for Penn College. He resides in Williamsport.
Reed Corby, 2020
information assurance and cyber security
Reed is an infrastructure specialist for the Elk Lake School District. He manages the district's network, computers, servers and security systems and keeps students safe online. He married Kristyn E. Murray on Sept. 16, 2022. They reside in Springville.
Tristan Wheatley, 2015
diesel technology
Tristan is a diesel technician/quality control for Custom Truck One Source. He resides in Riverside, N.J.
Erick Speer, 2013
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Erick is an operations manager for Custom Engineering Co., where he manages a team of 70. He holds a master's in engineering management and resides in Meadville.
Dereck Smith, 2008
residential construction technology and management
Dereck is a life science superintendent for Structure Tone builders. He has two children and resides in Morris Plains, N.J.
Shasta Stine, 2012
business management
Shasta is an intellectual disabilities program development coordinator for the Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania. She resides in Mechanicsburg.
Erin Shaffer, 2019
graphic design
Erin is a production/graphic designer for the University of Texas at Austin. She resides in Austin, Texas.
Cassandra (Henderson) Morrin, 2019
business administration: banking and finance concentration
Cassandra is a crisis communication specialist for Vanguard. She married Chris Morrin '15, heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology; '16, building automation technology; and '18, electrical technology on Oct. 29, 2022. They reside in Morrisville.
Ethan McKenzie, 2021
software development & information management
Ethan is a Juris Doctor candidate at Harvard Law School, where he is a research assistant, monitoring and documenting environmental justice developments across the Biden administration. He resides in Cambridge, Mass.
Mary (Mertes) Helminiak, 1991
early childhood education
Mary is an attendance secretary for Williamsport Area School District. She resides in Williamsport.