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.

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  • 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.

  • Michael Haussener, 1974

    electrical construction

    Michael is retired and resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Michael Koller, 1975

    automotive mechanics

    Michael is owner and president of Atlantic Caisson Corp. and has won various construction project specialty awards. He resides in York.

  • Kurt Sweigart, 1980

    building construction technology and plumbing and Heating

    Kurt is a self-employed insurance agent. He was named the top agent in Oklahoma for the past two years, and 23rd (out of 800 agents) in the country. He resides in Edmond, Okla.

  • John Hinchliffe, 1973

    electronics technology

    John retired in 2019 as a senior hardware control engineer for TMEIC (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems) Corp. From 1978 to 2019, he held electrical design engineering positions with GE in Erie and Salem, Va., GE Toshiba in Salem and TMEIC in Roanoke, Va. He resides in Buchanan, Va.

  • Matthew Bamonte, 2015

    information technology sciences: gaming and simulation

    Matthew recently transitioned to a new, fully remote job as a learning technology support engineer for Amazon Robotics. He is in the process of moving to Camp Hill.

  • Christopher Silverstrim, 2012

    electrical technology

    Christopher is an automation engineer for Invata Intralogistics, which specializes in warehouse automation and fulfillment. He designs and programs all system controls. He resides in Coal Township.

  • Alton "Al"

    Alton "Al" Glatfelter, 1980

    electrical technology

    Al is scheduled to retire in June 2022 as a SharePoint site manager. "Although no longer employed in my field of study, my education at WACC led me to this point!" he says. He resides in Reston, Va.

  • Dylan Snyder, 2021

    business administration: marketing

    Dylan is a marketing professional for Horizon Federal Credit Union. He runs and creates advertisements, manages social media accounts, runs reports and calculates return on investment, and provides event management. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Nathan Miller, 2021

    forest technology

    Nathan is a forest technician for WBL Hardwoods, responsible for cruising timber (measuring forest stands) and marking it. He resides in Saltsburg.

  • Hayley Bauer, 2021

    accounting

    Hayley is a member of the accounting staff of Lea Ann Plessinger CPA LLC in Lock Haven. She resides in Mill Hall.

  • Deborah (Bower) Dawes, 1975

    ornamental horticulture technology: floriculture

    Deborah is a retired elementary school teacher and a semi-retired owner of Wildlife Habitat Nursery. The nursery comprises five production greenhouses specializing in wetland and riparian native plants that are delivered to local agencies, such as the Nez Perce and Couer d'Alene tribes, as well as many other state and federal agencies for restoration of salmon and native habitat near the Northwest's rivers, streams and lakes. She operates the nursery with her husband and son, along with six employees. She also has a grown daughter, and her first grandchild is expected in February. They have resided in Princeton, Idaho, since 1977, where Deborah enjoys quilting, camping and delivering the nursery's plants.

  • Megan Finnen, 2019

    forest technology

    Megan is a forest technician for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. She resides in Sweet Valley.

  • Ian

    Ian Hoffman, 2013

    ornamental horticulture: landscape technology emphasis

    Ian is working at Byllye Lanes during the winter months, providing counter support and mechanical support in the back of the bowling alley. He resides in Bradford and got engaged on Oct. 7, 2021.

  • Kyle Rhoads, 2005

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Kyle is an operations manager for TE Connectivity. He resides in Harrisburg and was married to Megan on July 22, 2021. They have a daughter, Everleigh.

  • Dottie Habovick, 2021

    individual studies

    Dottie is a human resources specialist-compensation analyst for Penn State. She resides in Bellefonte.

  • Chris Holdridge, 1992

    construction carpentry

    Chris is a superintendent for Milnes Companies. He resides in Wyalusing.

  • 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

    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.

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