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.
Jenna (Wegielski) Baisch, 2005
dental hygiene
Jenna resides in Waxhaw, N.C., where she is a dental hygienist for Millbridge Dentistry, a new practice in Waxhaw. She has been married since 2012 and has two daughters. She completed her bachelor's in dental hygiene: health policy and administration from Penn College in 2006.
Andrew Kaminski, 2011
ornamental horticulture: landscape technology
Andrew is chief operating officer for Atlas Landscape Contractors. He has learned from world-renowned landscape architect Doug Hoerr and, while he was head horticulturalist for Glenmaura National Golf Club, the course was ranked 17th by Golf Digest out of 800 golf courses in Pennsylvania for design-build innovations in the property's landscaping. Andrew and his wife, Jillian, welcomed their second child, Sophie Mae, in September 2021. They reside in Moscow, Pa.
Ben Clark, 2011
residential construction technology and management
Ben is an assistant facilities manager for Penn College, primarily responsible for maintenance of Residence Life buildings. He resides in Montoursville and welcomed his third child in May 2022.
Aidan Turner, 2021
industrial design
Aidan is a product manager for State Electronics. He resides in Morristown, N.J.
Stacy (Cochran) Wolfe, 2006
nursing
Stacy is an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, hospitalists, for UPMC. She resides in Carlisle with her husband and three children.
Tyler Kroposki, 2021
software development & information management
Tyler is a software engineering associate for Lockheed Martin, developing full-stack applications. He resides in Westtown, N.Y.
Daniel Hornberger, 2008
nursing
Daniel is operations director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center. He continued his education to receive a Bachelor of Science in nursing and a Master of Science in nursing administration. He resides in Seven Valleys with his wife, 1-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter.
Noah English, 2017
landscape/horticulture technology: plant production
Noah is the owner of Red's Plant Health Care LLC. On July 9, 2021, he married Becky Duignan. They reside in Bloomsburg.
Eric Dahlmann, 2021
welding technology and metal fabrication technology
Eric is a CNC/robotic programmer for JLG. He resides in Shamokin Dam and is looking to buy his first house this year.
Izabel Ramer, 2021
business management
Izabel is a teller for M&T Bank. She resides in Selinsgrove.
Timothy Beiler, 2017
aviation maintenance technology
Timothy is a mechanic for Pine Tree Motors. He resides in Ephrata.
Jim Clauser, 1979
forest technology
Jim is an agricultural specialist for Northampton County Conservation District. Other positions have included forest technologist with Kort Consulting, soil technician for the Northumberland County Conservation District and the USDA Soil Conservation District, manager of the Carbon County Conservation District, environmental professional for PPL, and NV5 environmental pipeline inspection in West Virginia. His honors include the Northeastern Environmental Partnership Award. He resides in Jim Thorpe.
Christian Peters, 2020
business administration: sport and event management
Christian is the assistant team administrator for Major League Soccer team Real Salt Lake. He resides in South Jordan, Utah.
Kenneth Robbins, 2015
on-site power generation
Kenneth is an EHS (environmental, health and safety) specialist for IMG Energy Services. He resides in Lock Haven.
Michael Haussener, 1974
electrical construction
Michael is retired and resides in Jersey Shore.
Michael Koller, 1975
automotive mechanics
Michael is owner and president of Atlantic Caisson Corp. and has won various construction project specialty awards. He resides in York.
Kurt Sweigart, 1980
building construction technology and plumbing and Heating
Kurt is a self-employed insurance agent. He was named the top agent in Oklahoma for the past two years, and 23rd (out of 800 agents) in the country. He resides in Edmond, Okla.
John Hinchliffe, 1973
electronics technology
John retired in 2019 as a senior hardware control engineer for TMEIC (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems) Corp. From 1978 to 2019, he held electrical design engineering positions with GE in Erie and Salem, Va., GE Toshiba in Salem and TMEIC in Roanoke, Va. He resides in Buchanan, Va.
Matthew Bamonte, 2015
information technology sciences: gaming and simulation
Matthew recently transitioned to a new, fully remote job as a learning technology support engineer for Amazon Robotics. He is in the process of moving to Camp Hill.
Christopher Silverstrim, 2012
electrical technology
Christopher is an automation engineer for Invata Intralogistics, which specializes in warehouse automation and fulfillment. He designs and programs all system controls. He resides in Coal Township.
Alton "Al" Glatfelter, 1980
electrical technology
Al is scheduled to retire in June 2022 as a SharePoint site manager. "Although no longer employed in my field of study, my education at WACC led me to this point!" he says. He resides in Reston, Va.
Dylan Snyder, 2021
business administration: marketing
Dylan is a marketing professional for Horizon Federal Credit Union. He runs and creates advertisements, manages social media accounts, runs reports and calculates return on investment, and provides event management. He resides in Williamsport.
Nathan Miller, 2021
forest technology
Nathan is a forest technician for WBL Hardwoods, responsible for cruising timber (measuring forest stands) and marking it. He resides in Saltsburg.
Hayley Bauer, 2021
accounting
Hayley is a member of the accounting staff of Lea Ann Plessinger CPA LLC in Lock Haven. She resides in Mill Hall.
Deborah (Bower) Dawes, 1975
ornamental horticulture technology: floriculture
Deborah is a retired elementary school teacher and a semi-retired owner of Wildlife Habitat Nursery. The nursery comprises five production greenhouses specializing in wetland and riparian native plants that are delivered to local agencies, such as the Nez Perce and Couer d'Alene tribes, as well as many other state and federal agencies for restoration of salmon and native habitat near the Northwest's rivers, streams and lakes. She operates the nursery with her husband and son, along with six employees. She also has a grown daughter, and her first grandchild is expected in February. They have resided in Princeton, Idaho, since 1977, where Deborah enjoys quilting, camping and delivering the nursery's plants.
Megan Finnen, 2019
forest technology
Megan is a forest technician for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. She resides in Sweet Valley.
Ian Hoffman, 2013
ornamental horticulture: landscape technology emphasis
Ian is working at Byllye Lanes during the winter months, providing counter support and mechanical support in the back of the bowling alley. He resides in Bradford and got engaged on Oct. 7, 2021.
Kyle Rhoads, 2005
manufacturing engineering technology
Kyle is an operations manager for TE Connectivity. He resides in Harrisburg and was married to Megan on July 22, 2021. They have a daughter, Everleigh.
Dottie Habovick, 2021
individual studies
Dottie is a human resources specialist-compensation analyst for Penn State. She resides in Bellefonte.
Chris Holdridge, 1992
construction carpentry
Chris is a superintendent for Milnes Companies. He resides in Wyalusing.