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.
Edward Thompson, 1971
aviation maintenance technician
Edward retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he was a machinist for diesel locomotives. He resides in Belsano.
Mark Hunsicker, 2010
HVAC design technology
Mark is senior operations manager for Prologis. He oversees preventive maintenance and manages capital projects at the Comcast Center, a 975-foot tall, 58-story building that serves as the global headquarters of Comcast Corp. He resides in Willow Grove.
Christine (Cryder) DeRosa, 1982
practical nursing
Christine is a case manager for Scranton Counseling Center. She resides in Scranton.
Jennifer (Brinkley) Martin, 2005
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Jennifer is an engineering manager for Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, responsible for leading the simultaneous engineering group for early vehicle design data assessment and manufacturing process plans, specifically for vehicle underbody and shell body areas. She resides in Paint Lick, Ky.
Terry Gerber, 1978
engineering drafting technology
Terry is a senior project specialist for EMD Performance Materials, a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. He resides in Tamaqua.
Jeffrey Hanselman, 1982
computer operations
Jeffrey is an administrative operations analyst for Selective Insurance. He resides in Allentown.
Lauren (Rich) Madison, 2013
baking and pastry arts
Lauren is a regional cake decorator for Food Lion. She married Kyle Madison, '13, culinary arts technology, in September 2020. They reside in Frederick, Md.
Randall Snare, 1992
HVAC technology
Randall owns Snare's Property and Handyman Services. He resides in Pittsburgh.
Houssain Mohammed Shannier, 2016
heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology
Houssain is a country sales manager-HVAC solutions for Samsung Electronics in Saudi Arabia.
Clark Fuller, 2017
engineering design technology
Clark is the mechanical design lead for HopFlyt, a startup company designing an electric vertical take off or landing aircraft (eVTOL) for urban aerial mobility (UAM). He resides in Lusby, Md.
Kristin (Eichengreen) Brickhouse, 2001
hospitality management
Kristin is the assistant director of sales for The Study at University City, a hotel near Drexel University and University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Media.
Joshua Walter, 2020
emergency management and homeland security
Joshua is an associate for Delta Development Group, a consulting firm specializing in community planning, economic development and disaster preparedness. He resides in Harrisburg.
Holly (Hartsock) Hassler, 2014
legal assistant: paralegal
Holly is an estate administration paralegal for the Law Office of Shawn M. Pierson. She resides in Newmanstown.
Nathaniel Aldinger, 2006
diesel technology
Nathaniel owns Aldinger Repair, a mobile mechanic business focusing on agricultural, excavation, mining and commercial trucks. He married Samantha in September 2019. They reside in Forksville.
Abbey Mefferd, 2020
culinary arts technology
Abbey is an operator of nutrition for Compass Group-Morrison Health. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in applied management from Penn College and resides in Boyertown.
Krishna Mohan Yadav, 2016
automotive restoration technology
Krishna is manager of restoration for Deneb and Pollux Engineering and Restoration. He resides in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Seth Henry, 2020
building science and sustainable design
Seth is an architectural designer for AEM Architects. He resides in Wernersville.
April (Moore) Stine, 2003
business management
April is a contact tracer for the Pennsylvania Department of Health. She resides in Cogan Station.
Caleb Dershem, 2015
electronics & computer engineering technology: robotics and automation emphasis
Caleb is an intermediate controls specialist for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a graduate certificate in leadership and another graduate certificate in finance from the University of Iowa. He resides in Commerce Township, Mich.
Dianna (Weaver) Zeafla, 2019
business administration: management
Dianna is a customer service representative for The Hartman Group. She resides in Liberty.
Olivia (Horn) Bower, 2006
technology management and mass communications
Olivia is an implementation, optimization and training technical trainer for UPMC. She coordinates and develops training curriculum in UPMC's 40-plus hospitals, works with software developers to ensure training environments are up-to-date and provides mentorship to 25 IOT training specialists on the organization's registration and billing systems. She resides in South Williamsport.
Alexandra Petrizzi, 2020
graphic design
Alexandra is a user interaction designer for Vera Bradley. She resides in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Scott Snyder, 2011
residential construction technology and management
Scott is a senior production superintendent for ATI Restoration Inc., which provides disaster recovery services. He resides in Quakertown.
Heather (Hildebrand) Fink, 1990
architectural technology
Heather is a facilities designer for Penn State University. She recently became a licensed architect in the state of Pennsylvania. In addition to continuing to work for Penn State, she plans to start her own practice concentrating on residential and small-scale commercial projects. She resides in State College.
Jason (Bagshaw) Maddox, 2012
buildng science and sustainable design
Jason died on Oct. 17, 2020, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Obituary
Charles Merroth-Ruiz, 2020
automotive technology management
Charles is a technical writer for American Honda Motor Co. He resides in Irvine, Calif.
Stephenie Everson, 2016
baking and pastry arts
Stephanie is a patient food service liaison for Geisinger Medical Center. She resides in Lewisburg.
Jonathan Sutcliffe, 2018
manufacturing engineering technology
Jonathan is a locomotive restoration specialist for the National Parks Service at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton. He resides in Orangeville.
Matthew Fogtman, 2013
technology management and diesel technology
Matthew is a fleet manager for Volvo Construction Equipment, North America. He resides in Hagerstown, Md.
Jason Campbell, 2003
civil engineering technology
Jason is a senior highway engineer for McTish, Kunkel & Associates. He resides in Hughesville.