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.
Blake Martz, 2021
welding technology
Blake is a welder for MCS. He resides in Hyndman.
Lonny Horst, 1979
service and operation of heavy construction equipment
Lonny is a business development manager for Trinity Drilling & Blasting. He resides in Manheim.
Maureen (Benfer) Payne, 2005
floral design/interior plantscape
Maureen is a senior customer service representative for United Concordia Dental. She resides in Lewisburg.
Karen Ruhl, 2002
floral design/interior plantscape
Karen is a part-time floral design instructor for Penn College, where she received Alumni of the Year (2016) and Part-Time Teaching Excellence (2021) awards. She resides in Williamsport.
Rhonda Leech, 2005
floral design/interior plantscape
Rhonda is a cashier for Sheetz. She resides in Montoursville.
Jacob Vough, 2003
electric power generation technology
Jacob is a field service representative for Kubota Tractor Corp. He helps Kubota dealer technicians with service-related issues on large ag tractors, hay equipment and construction equipment. He resides in Markleton.
Lee Gauker, 2004
diesel technology
Lee is a mechanic/welder for Levan Machine and Truck Equipment. He resides in Fleetwood.
Tobias Morelli, 2009
diesel technology
Tobias is a vehicle and ground equipment mechanic for Penn State Altoona. He resides in Williamsburg.
Jonathan Norris, 2018
forest technology
Jonathan is a graduate research assistant at West Virginia University, where he is conducting research on cross-laminated timber and other mass timber products. He completed a Bachelor of Science in wood science technology from WVU in 2018 and is pursuing a Master of Science in forestry. He resides in Morgantown, W.V.
David Swanger, 1980
ornamental horticulture technology: nursery management
David is vice president, Northern Region, for Davis Landscape. He resides in Hummelstown. He and his wife have two daughters.
Tim Hornberger, 2001
landscape/nursery technology
Tim is a resource conservation technician for the Snyder County Conservation District. He resides in Richfield with his wife and three sons.
Jacinda Bonilla, 2021
heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis
Jacinda is a heavy equipment operator for the Lycoming County Landfill. She resides in Montgomery.
Jaclyn Wolf, 2019
landscape/horticulture technology: plant production
Jaclyn is a landscape supervisor for Liberty Mountain Resort. She resides in Gettysburg.
Benjamin Smith, 2005
environmental technology management
Benjamin owns KBS Environmental Services. He resides in State College.
Jeffrey Walizer, 1993
landscape/nursery technology
Jeffrey is a Pennsylvania-certified horticulturalist and a designer for Creative Plantscapes Inc. He resides in Loganton.
Artie Cohan, 2020
diesel technology
Artie is a diesel technician for Kenworth of Pennsylvania. He resides in Dingmans Ferry.
Todd Mason, 1991
landscape/nursery technology
Todd is senior director of sales and development - turf and ornamental, for Sipcam Agro USA Inc. He is a governing board member of R.I.S.E. and of the Board of Trustees for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Maryland Chapter. He resides in Easton, Md.
Mark Vanderlin, 2010
environmental technology management
Mark is a senior environmental specialist for McTish, Kunkel and Associates. He resides in Williamsport.
Rebecca (Brown) Anderson, 2019
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Rebecca is a quality engineer for C&J Industries. She resides in Cochranton.
Kathy Curry, 1977
forest technology
Kathy is a global strategic sourcing specialist for Restek Corp., a manufacturer of chromatography columns, sample preparation and collection products, reference standards, and instrument accessories. It provides tools to monitor the quality of air, water, soil, foods, botanicals, pharmaceuticals, and chemical and petroleum products. She says: "I have one son who is married with two sons of his own, and that makes me a grandma! I enjoy spending time with my family. I'm working full time and traveling, and have no plans to retire yet." She resides in Clearfield.
Jessica Frank, 2013
graphic communications management
Jessica is a project manager - IT for RR Donnelley. She married Dan Hickel '13, heavy construction equipment technology, in October 2019, and they welcomed a son, Eric, in May 2021. They reside in Ephrata.
Andrew Smith, 2018
aviation technology and applied management
Andrew is a lead passenger service manager for Atlas Air. He married Brittany Terpstra '17, web and interactive media, on Sept. 25, 2021. They met their first year at Penn College and reside in Wilkes-Barre.
Brittany Terpstra, 2017
web and interactive media
Brittany is the associate director of web services for Wilkes University. She married her college sweetheart, Andrew Smith '18, aviation technology and applied management, on Sept. 25, 2021, at Edgewood Country Club in Drums. Attached photo shows alumni (and their partners) in attendance at the wedding. The couple resides in Wilkes-Barre.
Richard Baus III, 2002
construction management
Richard is a construction specialist for Urban Engineers Inc. On Oct. 31, 2021, he completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in finance from Holy Family University with a 4.0 GPA. He recently applied for a Doctorate of Education cohort that begins January 2023. He resides in Levittown.
Andrea (Stahl) Featherstone, 2007
accounting
Andrea is a senior financial consultant for Workday Inc. She resides in Lewisburg.
Kevin Hickman, 2008
physician assistant
Kevin is a PA for Geisinger. He holds a doctorate in medical science and master's degrees in jurisprudence (health law) and heath care administration. In 2021, he published two peer reviewed articles in the Journal of the American Academy of PAs (July and November issues). He resides in Dallas, Pa.
Kate Ruggiero, 2020
aviation technology
Kate is an aircraft paint specialist for Duncan Aviation. She resides in Battle Creek, Mich.
Kevin Imes, 2003
building construction technology and construction management
Kevin is a construction project manager for Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. He resides in Palmyra.
Kyle Bomboy, 2017
physician assistant
Kyle is a pulmonary critical care physician assistant for Wellspan Health - York Hospital. He resides in York.
Patrick Gregory, 2017
heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology
Patrick is a refrigeration technician for REMCO. He resides in Berwick.