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.
MiKaila Lugo-Schlegel, 2017
nursing
MiKaila is a supplemental work and transition operating room nurse for UPMC, traveling among seven central Pennsylvania operating rooms as a circulator or scrub tech. She specializes in robotics. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing in 2022, will soon take the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner board exam and is in the second semester of her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, with an expected graduation in 2024. She resides in Palmyra and is pursuing her second-degree black belt in taekwondo.
John Lubert, 2009
surveying technology
John is a project land surveyor for Stiffler McGraw and Associates, including sanitary sewer, water and stormwater systems. He resides in Altoona with his wife and their two sons and had the opportunity to award the Boy Scouts of America surveying merit badge to numerous youngsters.
Tyler Kline, 2010
hospitality management
Tyler is a depot training specialist for Schwan's Home Delivery. He is the route trainer for the company's Lewistown depot. He married Shannon Klinger on June 24, 2022. They reside in Port Royal.
Kimberly (Stone) Ehrsam, 1995
early childhood education
Kimberly went on to earn a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bloomsburg University. She is married, has two children and resides in Middleburg.
Michele (Boatman) VanBuskirk, 1983
computer information systems
Michele retired in June 2022 after 36 years with Lonza in Williamsport and Alpharetta, Ga. She was a production scheduler/demand manager, doing capacity planning and production scheduling. She resides in Gainesville, Ga.
Bradley Willis, 2016
heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology
Bradley is an inside sales engineer for Engineered Building Systems. He served as president of the Central Pennsylvania chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers from 2019-21. He married Ashley Jacobs on July 23, 2022. They reside in Shermans Dale.
Sean Harp, 2001
automotive service technician
Sean is a radio telecommunication specialist II for PennDOT. He resides in Linglestown.
Reilly Streeter, 2019
heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis
Reilly is a building services technician/heavy equipment specialist for Remco. He welcomed a son, Declan James, in August 2022. They reside in Reading.
Madison Januchowski, 2018
emergency management technology
Madison is an enterprise buyer for RS Integrated Supply. She resides in Montoursville.
Hanna (Williams) Wickman, 2018
industrial and human factors design
Hanna is a UX design lead for John Deere. She creates UX (user experience) requirements for new in-cab display features, providing the best operator experience for customers. She married Brian Wickman in August 2022. They reside in Grimes, Iowa.
Tim Burns, 1986
tool design technology
Tim is a tool designer for Hobson & Motzer, designing progressive dies, automated machines and CNC fixtures. He resides in Clinton, Conn.
Josh Posey, 2018
landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis
Josh owns Posey Landscaping. He resides in York Haven.
Heidi Wagner, 1989
dental hygiene
Heidi is an assistant dental assisting instructor for Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. She resides in Milroy.
Brendan Thompson, 2021
construction management
Brendan is a field engineer for Bowen Engineering. He resides in Womelsdorf.
Ethan Arnett, 2021
construction management
Ethan is a project engineer II for Gilbane, a construction and real estate development firm. He resides in Laurel, Md.
Morgan Keyser, 2017
graphic design
Morgan is a senior graphic designer for Vulgar as well as a freelance designer. She completed a Master of Fine Arts from Marywood University in 2021 and is a Penn College alumni volunteer and mentor. She resides in Lansdale.
Jacob Wood, 2012
collision repair technology
Jacob is a technical sales representative in the automotive coatings division for Sherwin Williams. He resides in Lexington, Ohio.
Derek Adams, 2012
heavy construction equipment technology: Caterpillar equipment emphasis
Derek is an East Area equipment manager for Pennsy Supply Inc., president of Mount Pleasant Fire and Rescue, and a Boys U10 and Girls U12 soccer coach. He married Leah Suka on July 2, 2022. They reside in Harrisburg.
Sarah Scaife, 2022
health arts: practical nursing
Sarah is a licensed practical nurse for UPMC Family Practice. She resides in Williamsport and is the mother of Penn College student Emily Scaife, graphic design, who began classes in Fall 2022.
Jack Previte, 2018
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Jack is a welding engineer for Autokiniton, which manufactures automotive components. He resides in Fountain Inn, S.C., and recently bought a 2019 Corvette.
Anthony Cox, 2016
automotive technology management
Anthony is a performance aviation engine assembler for Lycoming Engines. As part of the Lycoming Engines Thunderbolt team, he builds performance aviation engines from start to finish. He resides in Jersey Shore.
Mitchell Berninger, 2017
web and interactive media
Mitchell is a UX (user experience) designer for Penn State. He resides in Butler.
Bryan Behm, 2017
aviation maintenance technology
Bryan is director of aircraft maintenance for a private owner. He is responsible for a Dassault Falcon 900LX and Embraer Phenom 300. He resides in Fleetwood.
Anthony Bernardine, 2021
welding
Anthony is a shop foreman for JGM Fabricators. He resides in Malvern.
David Giumento, 2003
construction management
David is a construction manager for Allan Myers. He resides in Abingdon, Md.
Lauren (Herr) Bucher, 2019
construction management
Lauren is an estimator for Wagman Construction Inc. She married Andrew Bucher '19, applied management, in June 2021. They reside in Mount Joy.
Anthony Peachey, 2009
business administration: marketing
Anthony is the senior marketing manager for Construction Specialties. He resides in Muncy.
Morgan (Blackwell) Van Hemert, 2017
accounting
Morgan is a finance supervisor for Naval Supply Systems Command. She married Peter Van Hemert '17, software development & information management, on April 30, 2022. They reside in Camp Hill.
Jeffrey Comitz, 2016
heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology
Jeffrey is director of operations for Thermal Product Solutions. He resides in Montoursville.
Nicholas Telesky, 2004
building automation technology
Nicholas is a design engineer for NRG Controls North, Inc. He designs commercial control systems, including gas detection, automatic temperature controls and sewage treatment system control. He resides in Milton and is the very proud father of Sydney Telesky, a senior in Penn College's human services & restorative justice major.