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.
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.
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.