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.
Kate (McCall) Stepnick, 2007
applied human services
Kate is the camp director for Nicholas Wolff Foundation Inc./Camp Victory. After graduating from Penn College, she went on to obtain a master's degree in school counseling from Eastern University. She resides in Bloomsburg.
Jeremy Rusczyk, 2008
civil engineering technology
Jeremy is a senior project manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, responsible for reviewing erosion and sediment control plans for oil and gas projects. He resides in Watsontown.
Madison Gift, 2021
occupational therapy assistant
Madison is pursuing a bachelor's degree from Penn College in applied health studies. She resides in Waynesboro.
Mathew Rodriguez, 2011
building automation technology
Matthew is a claims specialist for the federal government. He has been married for 10 years and has two children. They reside in Scott Township.
Caila Flanagan, 2022
business administration: management
Caila is a hall coordinator for Penn College. She resides in Danville.
Shelby (Lyter) Bitting, 2018
nursing
Shelby is a cardiac specialty nurse for Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. She resides in Lewistown with her husband, Scott Bitting '14, computer aided drafting technology. They welcomed daughter Piper in July 2020 and are expecting a second child in October 2022. Scott is an engineering designer in the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State.
Wendy (Mazur) Carl, 2003
culinary arts technology
Wendy is a human resources representative for Aramark. She resides in Mount Carmel with her husband, Donald Carl '03, culinary arts technology, and their two children.
Hunter Adams, 2021
radiography
Hunter is a radiologic technologist for Geisinger Lewistown. He resides in Mount Union.
Max Bower, 2016
heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis
Max owns Precision Enterprise LLC, a residential remodeling business. He resides in Chambersburg.
Stacey Paronish, 2012
health arts: practical nursing
Stacey is an LPN team leader for Evangelical Community Hospital. She resides in Williamsport.
Leah Aldrich, 2015
surgical technology
Leah is a traveling surgical technologist for Aya Healthcare. In 2019, she completed a bachelor of science in health sciences from Excelsior College. She resides in Hallstead.
Meagan (Vincent) Wade, 2003
radiography and applied health studies
Meagan is a radiation therapy supervisor for Wellspan Health's Sechler Family Cancer Center in Lebanon. She resides in Schuylkill Haven.
Brian Witner, 2012
hospitality management
Brian is a catering coordinator for Aramark at Lock Haven University. He resides in Jersey Shore with his wife. They have three children. They also foster and are in the process of adopting a daughter.
Taylor (Dodson) Pearson, 2012
graphic communications technology
Taylor works in the information services department for Lycoming County Government. She floats among the mailroom, print shop, voter services and record retention. She got married in 2012, has two children and resides Williamsport.
Gregory Dorsch, 2020
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Gregory is a manufacturing welding engineer for Evapco Inc. He resides in Mount Airy, Md.
Mark Wagner, 2022
residential construction technology and management
Mark is an assistant construction manager for Caruso Homes. He resides in Indiana, Pa.
Lynnee (Wasson) Williams, 1987
business management
Lynnee is a performance improvement coordinator for UPMC Memorial hospital in York. She resides in Windsor.
Jarred Shuman, 2022
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Jarred is a process engineer for Truck-Lite. He resides in Linden.
Kevin Stuck, 1990
computer information systems
Kevin is a senior technical analyst for Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. He resides in Lewistown.
Steven Dodge, 2002
computer information technology: data communications & networking
Steven is a registered representative for New York Life, helping clients with a variety of financial products and services. He and his wife adopted their son, Jimmy, from Thailand in February 2021. He is now 4 years old. They reside in Jacksonville, Fla.
Caleb Schirmer, 2016
landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis, and applied management
Caleb is the coordinator of student success (beginning June 1, 2022) at Mid-America Christian University. He will manage tutors/mentors, oversee the Sport Academic Support Program and help students with their career development (he is the "resume guru"). He resides in Oklahoma City. Photo shows Caleb in the food pantry he initiated at MACU.
Douglas Skelly, 1982
diesel mechanics
Douglas is the owner/technician for Allegheny Fire Apparatus LLC. He performs major and minor repairs, service and testing to fire apparatus. He is ASE and Emergency Vehicle Technician certified. He has been a volunteer firefighter since 1980 and resides in Pittsburgh with his wife of 38 years. They have two grown daughters and two grandsons.
Alex Acree, 2022
civil engineering technology
Alex is a field engineer for Superior Foundation Inc. He resides in Oakton, Va.
Samuel Borneman, 2004
diesel technology and technology management
Samuel is employed by Krise Transportation. He resides in East Greenville.
Robert Miller, 2011
information technology: web & applications development
Robert is director of IT - financial information systems for Penn State. He manages the IT department responsible for developing and maintaining data and applications to support the Corporate Controller's Office. He resides in Pennsylvania Furnace.
David Gadalla, 2019
aviation maintenance technology
David is a human resources process specialist-university relations for Dick's Sporting Goods. As part of the talent acquisition team, he works with the company's undergrad and MBA internship program. He resides in Pittsburgh.
Autumn McCrum, 2022
applied management
Autumn is a head baker for The Famous Fourth Street Cookie Co. She earned an associate degree in baking and pastry arts in 2020. She resides in Kennesaw, Ga.
Justin Weaver, 2012
computer aided drafting technology and technology management
Justin is a mechanical designer for Mauell Corp. He resides in Mechanicsburg.
Faith Mitchell, 2022
landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis
Faith is a nursery worker for Lloyd's Landscapes Inc. She resides in Sunbury and is continuing her education toward a Penn College degree in applied management.
Shannon (Stalfort) Holtzman, 2009
baking & pastry arts
Shannon is the purchasing and merchandising manager for Leg Up Farmers Market, an all-natural independent grocery store, where she has worked since it opened in 2016. She was promoted to her current position after nearly six years as the store's bakery manager. She is married, has a daughter and resides in York.