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.
Lauren (Crouse) Harlan, 2017
applied human services
Lauren is the assistant director of residence life for Susquehanna University. She resides in Turbotville and is getting married on July 16, 2022.
Laura (Kreischer) Austin, 2010
radiography
Laura is an imaging supervisor for Evangelical Community Hospital. She received the North Star award from Geisinger and holds a bachelor's degree from Clarion University. She resides in Sunbury.
Eric Trischitta, 2022
welding & fabrication engineering technology
Eric is a welding engineer for General Dynamics Electric Boat, providing technical guidance to suppliers on the welding procedures used to manufacture nuclear submarines. He resides in Glen Rock, N.J.
Matthew Doherty, 2008
technology management
Matthew is a special agent for the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. He conducts criminal investigations for the U.S. Postal Service. He resides in Mars. He also earned a Penn College degree in information technology: network technology emphasis.
David McRae, 1999
heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology
David is an HVAC mechanic for Easton Area School District. He resides in Easton.
Jennifer Petrask, 2021
applied health studies
Jennifer is a clinical data manager-radiation oncology clinical trials for the American College of Radiology. She resides in Elizabethtown.
Abbigail Kerstetter, 2021
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Abbigail is a process engineer for Carlisle Construction Materials. She resides in Greenville, Ill.
Patrick Hufnagle, 2022
applied management and baking and pastry arts
Patrick is a regular part-time baker for Le Jeune Chef Restaurant at Penn College. He resides in Jersey Shore.
Rudy Shadle, 2022
construction management
Rudy is an assistant project manager for Quandel. He resides in Mechanicsburg.
Jessica (Wiegand) Layre, 2016
business administration: marketing
Jessica welcomed future Wildcat Theodore in March 2022. She is an assistant registrar for the University of Pittsburgh. They reside in Pittsburgh.
Allison Mosher, 2020
dental hygiene
Allison is a dental hygienist for Williamsport Dental & Dentures. She resides in Williamsport.
Alexa Korinchak, 2020
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Alexa is a process engineer for Mitsubishi Chemical. She troubleshoots production issues related to both product and equipment, and drives experiments into a new process or new materials. She resides in Hellertown.
Regina Gair, 2015
business management
Regina is a kitchen manager for West End Christian Community Center. She resides in Linden.
Kimberly Daley, 2011
residential construction technology and management
Kimberly is an administrative assistant for Phil Mastroianni Corp. She resides in Groton, Mass.
Howard Calkins, 1960
welding
Howard is retired and resides in West Chester.
Jason Eichensehr, 2020
business management
Jason is a registered investment adviser for Muncy Bank & Trust Co. He resides in Montoursville.
Morgan Colpetzer, 2015
health arts: practical nursing
Morgan is a Marion Walker Health Room assistant for the Bellefonte Area School District. She resides in Bellefonte and lives and cares full time for her terminally ill grandfather.
Ross Peters, 2005
graphic communications management
Ross works in sales for C&E Containers. He resides in Danville.
Angela (Burfield) Mahonski, 2012
applied human services
Angela is a health specialist-nutrition for STEP Head Start. She resides in Williamsport.
Amaris Smith, 2019
culinary arts technology
Amaris is the executive chef of The Newsroom Grill & Spirits. She resides in Williamsport.
Tonya (Krug) Maitland, 2019
nursing
Tonya is a senior professional staff nurse for UPMC in North Central Pa. She resides in Williamsport.
Pam (Schurer) Keefer, 1985
accounting and business management
Pam is retired and resides in Williamsport. She was previously involved with the Junior League.
Allison Schweikart , 2021
nursing
Allison is a registered nurse for UPMC Williamsport, where she cares for moms and babies from labor to the first couple days after birth. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Jane Mertes, 2018
landscape/horticulture technology: plant production and applied management
Jane is a facilities technician for Little League International. She resides in Williamsport.
Amber Kreitzer, 2018
baking and pastry arts
Amber is a cook for Bucknell Dining. She resides in Port Treverton.
Nathan Miller, 1999
plastics and polymer technology
Nathan is an industrial arts teacher for Montoursville Area School District, where he teaches plastics, animation and wood shop. He holds a Master of Education from Penn State. He resides in South Williamsport.
Cassandra Henderson, 2019
business administration: banking and finance
Cassandra is a crisis communication specialist for Vanguard. She resides in Morrisville.
Krista Smith, 2011
mass media communication
Krista has been working in food service and health care. She likes to TikTok and hopes to become a successful creator. She enjoyed her time as a DJ on WPTC, the college's former radio station, and hopes to find a job in radio. She resides in Harborcreek Township with her fiancee and daughter. They are engaged to get married on July 30, 2022, and hope to someday own a horse farm.
Eliza Whyman, 2017
graphic design
Eliza is a graphic designer for Ideaworks. "I moved to the UK straight after graduating. Loved it, but am now back in the states with my family," she says. She resides in Williamsport.
Carmen Bates, 2021
dental hygiene
Carmen is a registered dental hygienist for North Penn Comprehensive Health Services. She resides in Gillett.