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.
Sarah Tietbohl, 2005
floral design/interior plantscape
Sarah is a horticulturalist for Smithsonian Gardens. She is in charge of maintaining and designing the gardens around the Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and is the social media manager for Smithsonian Gardens. She resides in Alexandria, Va.
Jason Weber, 2002
computer information technology: data communications and networking
Jason is an IT lead systems administrator for Fulton Bank. He resides in Lancaster.
Dean Bowley, 1999
machinist general
Dean is the machine shop supervisor for Alpha Precision Group, responsible for having all new tools being built and reworked to keep floor production up and running, as well as ordering materials and scheduling workflow. He resides in Johnsonburg.
Jeffrey Gaston, 1996
microcomputer specialist
Jeffrey is a senior system administrator for Sourceree Business Solutions, designing customers' networks and servers. He resides in Hollidaysburg.
Thomas Schatz, 1976
automotive technology
Thomas retired on Feb. 28, 2022, from Chrysler/Daimler Chrysler/Fiat Chrysler/Stellantis after 34 years. He was an area manager for the company. He holds a bachelor's degree from Pittsburg State University and an MBA from Lake Erie College. He resides in Boonville, Ind.
Benjamin Thayer, 2016
residential construction technology and management
Benjamin is a manager and inspector for National Property Inspections West Branch Valley. He resides in Williamsport.
Blake Martz, 2021
welding technology
Blake is a welder for Mission Critical Solutions, a custom metal fabricator and precision-machining company. He resides in Hyndman.
Alyssa (Haueisen) Remigio, 2021
occupational therapy assistant
Alyssa is an activities director for ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. She resides in Watsontown.
Justin Smith, 2008
construction management
Justin is a project manager for Construction One. He resides in Shamokin Dam.
Sarah (Shott) Yoder, 2011
information technology: web and applications development
Sarah is the coordinator of admissions operations for Penn College. She and husband Adam '11, building automation technology, welcomed future Wildcat, son James Stanley Yoder, in October 2021. They reside in Williamsport.
Evan Engelhard, 2021
aviation maintenance technology
Evan is an aviation maintenance technician for Walmart, providing maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on all company-owned and operated aircraft. He resides in Fayetteville, Ark., and got engaged to Jiana Goehrig in August 2021.
Jason Smith, 2006
aviation maintenance technology
Jason is the general manager for Sterling Helicopter. He resides in Holland, Pa.
Travis Ehst, 2005
computer information technology: data communications and networking
Travis is the CEO of GO2, a technology solutions company that has been named on The Philadelphia 100 - a list of the city's 100 fastest growing companies - for the past six years. He resides in Lansdale.
Kyle Remigio, 2019
automotive technology and applied management
Kyle is the service manager for Ciocca BMW of Williamsport. He got married Sept. 25, 2021. They reside in Watsontown.
Eric Deardorff, 2003
construction management
Eric is vice president of operations for Fayetteville Contractors Inc. He resides in Chambersburg.
Gregory Moser, 1999
diesel technology: Mack emphasis
Gregory is a district fleet maintenance manager for FedEx Freight. He resides in Dallas.
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.