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.
James Dailey, 2020
building construction technology and concrete science technology
James is a self-employed concrete contractor. He resides in Williamsport.
Dustin Bailey, 2016
building science and sustainable design: architectural technology
Dustin is a senior architectural designer for Studio Hillier, working directly under renowned architect J. Robert Hillier. He resides in Hightstown, N.J., where he and fiancee Onolee Oberrender '16, graphic design, recently purchased their first home. A September 2022 wedding is planned. Oberrender founded an independent graphic design firm, Kindly Creative.
Troy Stair, 2019
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Troy is a weld manufacturing engineer for Astec Industries, which manufactures equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing and concrete production. He resides in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Heather Pfirman, 2021
human services and restorative justice
Heather is a unit clerk for UPMC Williamsport. She resides in Williamsport.
Brian Harpster, 1993
electronics technology: fiber optic/communication
Brian is a senior quality engineer/laser safety officer for II-VI Inc. He is responsible for worldwide customer engineering support for opto-electronic amplifiers and network devices. He's also the laser safety officer for the research and development laboratory. He received a bachelor's in electrical engineering from Alfred University in 2002. He resides in Painted Post, N.Y.
Tiana Rawls-White, 2021
applied management
Tiana is a caregiver for Shared Support Inc. She was the Fall 2021 commencement speaker and founded the college's Black Student Union. She resides in Northumberland.
Richard Norgard, 2013
Technology Management
Richard is the owner/operator of RN Woodworks LLC. He resides in Toms River, N.J.
Ariel Torstrup, 2021
nursing
Ariel is a registered nurse for UPMC. She resides in Williamsport.
Gary Obert, 1986
service and operation of heavy construction equipment
Gary is a senior regional director, finance, for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. He resides in Arlington, Va.
Shaun Slimmer, 2002
computer-aided product and systems design
Shaun is the Mid-Atlantic business development manager - defense & space for Carlisle Interconnect Technologies. He finds new opportunities in the defense and space market for the company's radio frequency/digital interconnect capabilities. He resides in Keymar, Md., with his wife, Sabrina '01, physical fitness specialist, and their two daughters. They will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in March 2022.
Paul Hitesman, 1981
forest technology
Paul is a training manager for Wood Mode LLC. He received a bachelor's in technology management from Penn College in 2003 and resides in Allenwood.
Paul Catalano, 1981
nursery management
Paul is manager of grounds maintenance for Yale University. He manages 300-plus acres with union staff. He resides in Branford, Conn.
Joel Steppe, 2011
forest technology
Joel is a horticulturalist for Penn College at the Earth Science Center campus. He resides in Jersey Shore.
Patrick Cullop, 2008
diesel technology
Patrick is an electrical apprentice for Freestate Electrical Service Co. He resides in Monrovia, Md.
Eric Burson, 1994
heavy construction equipment technician
Eric is a materials supervisor for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. He oversees the testing of physical properties of all cement products approved for use by PennDOT, as well as specialized testing for new cement products submitted for approval. He resides in Kulpmont.
Kenneth Ritter, 1973
service and operation of heavy construction equipment
Kenneth is retired. He's been married for 43 years and has two children and four grandchildren. He resides Coopersburg.
David Heggenstaller, 1972
diesel technology
David is a retired sergeant first class in the Army. He was a maintenance supervisor/platoon sergeant. He resides in Pleasant Gap.
Gregory Wentz, 1980
service and operation of heavy construction equipment
Gregory is a quality assurance inspector for KME Fire Apparatus. He resides in Lehighton.
George Barrett, 1973
forest technology
George is retired and resides in Ewing Township, N.J.
Stanley Geiswhite, 1982
forest technology
Stanley is a local LTL (less than truckload) driver for Estes Express. He resides in Northumberland.
Dave Cole, 2006
forest technology
Dave is a forester for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry. He is a service forester for Mercer and Lawrence counties and was named Service Forester of the Year in 2017. He resides in Greenville and is studying and working to develop a garlic farm based on regenerative agriculture methods of enhancing soil health.
Kyle Johnson, 2009
heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis
Kyle is a lowboy driver for City Hill Construction. He resides in Clifton Springs, N.Y.
Michael McNamara, 1976
floriculture
Michael is a horticulturalist for Spring Lake Golf Club. He holds a certificate from DuPage Horticultural School (1977) and a bachelor's in agriculture from South Dakota State University (1988). He resides in Toms River, N.J., and is fighting myelodysplastic syndrome cancer.
Greg Dangle, 2011
diesel technician
Greg is a diesel technician for Ground Shaker Motorsports. He resides in Williamsport.
Chris Weaver, 1993
diesel technology
Chris is an assistant professor and department head of diesel equipment technology at Penn College. He also holds Penn College degrees in diesel technician and technology management and is a recipient of the Caterpillar Teaching Excellence Award. He resides in Danville.
Makenzie Witmer, 2018
heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis
Makenzie is a project manager intern for HRI. She is continuing her education toward a Penn College bachelor's degree in construction management and resides in Bellefonte.
Mark Dumais, 2018
heavy construction equipment technology: technician emphasis and operator emphasis
Mark is an equipment operator for Allan Myers. He resides in Aberdeen, Md.
Scott Cummings, 1995
forest technology
Scott is the president of Cummings Lumber Co. The family business includes a sawmill, dry kilns, flooring plant and pellet plant. He resides in Troy.
Donald Chilson, 1981
forest technology
Donald is a lead software engineer for Wells Fargo. He resides in Concord, N.C.
Cameron Porter, 2017
heavy construction equipment technology: technician emphasis and operator emphasis
Cameron is a field service technician for Komatsu America Corp. He is a member of the Central Mountain High School Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee and a volunteer for Penn College's diesel technology CTE competition. He is married with two children and resides in Mill Hall.