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.
Michael Fallon, 1975
construction carpentry
Michael is the construction director for Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County. He resides in Perkiomenville.
Andrew Rhen, 2009
construction management
Andrew is assistant superintendent/construction layout for Wickersham Construction, specializing in industrial and water treatment projects in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He resides in Hummelstown.
Scott Madill, 2009
heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis
Scott is a vice president for Dal Dirt LLC, a heavy civil construction contractor. He resides in Waxahachie, Texas.
Brittany (Meade) Gansel, 2011
surgical technology
Brittany was the 2018 Employee of the Year for Globus Medical, for which she is senior clinical manager, North America-imaging, navigation, robotics. She manages the North American clinical team for ExcelsiusGPS, Globus' spine navigation and robotics platform. She married Christopher Gansel on Oct. 11, 2020. They reside in Phoenixville.
Ashley Maietta, 2014
nursing
Ashley is the health services director for Portside at Grande Dunes, a 120-bed assisted living and memory care facility. She received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Penn College in 2017 and a master's degree in nursing administration from Liberty University in 2021. She resides in Murrells Inlet, S.C. and reports that she loves living at the beach while having a job she has dreamed about since she was in high school.
Nicholas Choiniere, 2016
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Nick is a welding engineering supervisor for General Dynamics Electric Boat. He leads a team of welding engineers that provides support for pipe welding operations during the construction of nuclear attack and ballistic missile submarines. He resides in Oakdale, Conn.
Maggie (Calkins) Tubiello, 2017
nursing
Maggie married Logan Tubiello '17, welding fabrication and engineering technology, in June 2021. They reside in Royersford.
Nicole English, 2013
applied human services
Nicole is working toward a master's degree in early childhood education at Bloomsburg University. She is an instructional aide for St. John Neumann Regional Academy and resides in South Williamsport.
Sandra (Walizer) Wolford, 1989
radiography
Sandra is an imaging manager for Pioneer Medical Center in Big Timber, Mont., where she oversees the radiology department and manages the facility's in-house education program. "I've always dreamed of living in Montana, and my career got me here," she says. "I work in a small critical access hospital, where I go from scanning a patient in CT to assisting put in a chest tube. I have found my niche in rural medicine." She resides in Big Timber, Mont.
Robert Ruhl, 1995
wood products manufacturing
Robert is a quality manager for Conestoga Wood Specialties, a custom cabinetry supplier, at the company's Beaver Springs facility. He is also a customer care representative. He resides in Selinsgrove.
Erin (Ryczak) Chadwick, 2002
individual studies
Erin is a recruitment supervisor for the Maryland Emergency Medicine Network. She recruits emergency medicine providers for nine community hospitals affiliated with the University of Maryland. She resides in Odenton, Md.
James Walker, 2011
information technology: information assurance and security
James is a cyber security architect III for Vidant Health. He resides in Jersey Shore.
Nathan Weaver, 2004
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Nathan is a pastor in the United Methodist Church for the Endless Mountains Charge. After graduating, he worked in Virginia, then Hazleton. His journey includes back surgery, the loss of his marriage, addiction, time in a mental hospital, and losing his children. "Then Jesus found me and took my addictions away! Gave my life to Jesus and never looked back. Best decision ever," he said. He resides in Wilkes-Barre.
Charlie Kohan, 1971
automotive technology
Charlie opened CJ Automotive in 1972 and is celebrating 49 years in business. He resides in Pen Argyl.
George Hohman, 2006
information technology: data communications and networking, and networking and technical support
George is a network administrator 2 for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In May 2021, he completed The Government Technology Institute's information technology manager certificate at Harrisburg University. In July 2021, he welcomed a son, Mitchell, to the family. They reside in Selinsgrove.
Keith Johns, 2009
electrical technology
Keith is a lineman for Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison). He is a service technician in York, troubleshooting electric issues. He resides in Landisville with his wife and two children.
Jason Cleck, 1997
aviation technology
Jason is a police officer for Annville Township Police. He defended his dissertation, titled "Women's Perception of the Police Academy Experience," and received a doctorate in education from Gwynedd Mercy University. He resides in Annville.
Collin Zimmerman, 2010
information technology: web & applications development
Collin is a principal program architect for Salesforce. He resides in Lititz.
Melissa Benfer, 1999
business administration
Melissa graduated from the University of Pittsburgh on April 29, 2021, with a Master of Education in higher education management. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from Hood College. She resides in Pittsburgh.
Chad Chelius, 1993
graphic communication
Chad is vice president of training for AbleDocs, overseeing its global customer training initiative. The company provides PDF accessibility services. He has spoken at Adobe MAX, CreativePro conference and Document Accessibility Conference and is an author for LinkedIn Learning. He's also written for CreativePro.com and InDesign Magazine. He resides in Shillington.
Julia (Gilchrist) Ridley, 2016
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Julia is a research and development plastics engineer for Auriga Polymers. She resides in Campobello, S.C., and is expecting her third child.
H. David Kepner, 1970
business computer science technology
David is a part-time network/telephone technician for Penn College, responsible for updating, troubleshooting and maintaining the college's wide data network and phone system. He resides in Montoursville.
Tyler Frederick, 2013
information technology: information assurance and security, network specialist, and web & applications development
Tyler is manager of the cybersecurity operations center for Security Risk Advisors, overseeing security engineering and advanced response services. In 2017, he received a Master of Science in information sciences and technology from Penn State. He resides in Chalfont.
James Riedel, 2007
automotive technology management
James is a national product training manager for Subaru of America Inc. He resides in Westville, N.J.
Nathaniel Baum, 2005
technology management
Nathaniel is director of operations for Apple Retail Properties. He also obtained a Penn College degree in landscape/nursery technology in 2003. He resides in York.
Christopher Scheller, 2015
building science and sustainable design: architectural technology
Christopher is a project engineer for CCL USA Inc. He married Rebecca Lane on June 12, 2021. They reside in Sykesville, Md.
Chelsea Miller, 2016
dental hygiene: health policy and administration
Chelsea is a dental assisting instructor for Franklin County Career & Technology Center. She started the center's dental assisting program five years ago and continues to practice as a dental hygienist during the summer. She is completing a master's degree in education at Penn State. She resides in Chambersburg.
Norma (McLaughlin) Winter, 1968
liberal arts
Norma retired in 2007 from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, for which she was an appeals referee. She resides in Williamsport with her husband, David '75. They were married in 1977.
Michael Quinn, 1998
manufacturing engineering technology
Michael is the owner of MQ Technical Service. He welcomed daughter Bella on Aug. 10, 2020. They reside in Wytheville, Va.
Dennis Derr, 1972
business management
Dennis is a retired clergy member for the United Methodist Church. He added a bachelor's in elementary education from Bloomsburg University in 1974 and a Master of Divinity from Wesley Seminary in 1979. He married Diane Lynn Boyles '73, liberal arts, in 1975. He pastored churches for 40 years, and for the past 20 years, he and Diane have been travel ministry tour hosts and directors for Educational Opportunities. Dennis has written several books and many songs and has fun performing his original songs, along with contemporary Christian music and classic rock 'n' roll, in senior centers and other venues. They reside in Harbeson, Del., and have three children and seven grandchildren.