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.
Erin Karpich, 2008
accounting
Erin is an accountant for River Valley Regional YMCA. She resides in Williamsport.
Katie (Ward) VanNoy, 2014
business administration: management
Katie is a human resources assistant for PennDOT, where she is a two-time employee of the month. She resides in Williamsport.
Amy (Dougherty) Bruno, 2004
legal assistant-paralegal studies
Amy is a biology and forensic science teacher for the Loyalsock Township School District. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Kimberly (Strunk) Wolfe, 2018
business administration: banking and finance concentration
Kimberly is an accounting representative for Jersey Shore State Bank. She and her husband, Mel '15 (building science and sustainable design), welcomed their second daughter in 2022. They reside in South Williamsport.
Kate (McCall) Stepnick, 2007
applied human services
Kate is executive director of the Nicholas Wolff Foundation Inc./Camp Victory and a 2024 recipient of the Penn College Alumni Humanitarian Award. She resides in Bloomsburg with her husband and their son.
Kimberly (Mickle) Curiale, 2011
baking and pastry arts
Kimberly is a distribution center staff planner for H&M. She received H&M Burlington's Top Talent award in 2023. She resides in Burlington, N.J.
Autumn Farrell, 2019
emergency management technology
Autumn is an IT adviser for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. She advises IT on matters of resilience, reliability and business continuity. She resides in Spring Mills.
Kelsey (Young) Steinmeier, 2012
graphic communications management
Kelsey resides in Elizabethtown. "After 10 years in the marketing/advertising field I made the difficult decision to quit and stay home with my 4 year old and 2 year old. One year in and I love it!" she said. "Eventually I plan to return to school for diagnostic imaging."
Shannon Wescoat, 2020
applied human services
Shannon is a case manager for Dauphin County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services. After living in Colorado for three years, where she worked for El Paso County Family Treatment Drug Court, she resides in Mechanicsburg.
Izabel (Ramer) DiRienzo, 2021
business management
Izabel is a specialty customer care representative in mortgage accounts for M&T Bank. She resides in Ridgefield, Conn., with her husband, Ryan '22 (plastics & polymer engineering technology). They married on Oct. 14, 2023.
Michael Pollock, 2008
collision repair technology
Michael is a quality control technician for Pennsy Supply, which manufactures aggregate, asphalt, sand and concrete products. He resides in Sugarloaf.
Michelle Beggs, 2008
early childhood education
Michelle is a special education paraprofessional for the Williamsport Area School District. She resides in Williamsport.
Gregory Shawver, 2005
electrical technology
Gregory is a maintenance supervisor for Clayton Homes. He resides in Lewistown.
Caitlin Dauberman, 2019
applied health studies and radiography
Caitlin is a diagnostic radiologic technologist for Geisinger. She resides in Muncy and is getting married Sept. 28, 2024.
Thomas Bartholomew, 2004
computer information systems: networking and technical support
Thomas is a welding instructor for Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center. He resides in Palmerton.
Nathan Kline, 2016
automotive technology
Nathan is pursuing a Penn College degree in concrete science. He resides in Montoursville.
Carrie (Taylor) Stephenson, 2010
baking and pastry arts
Carrie owns Little Bears Childcare & Preschool Learning. She resides in Hughesville.
Rochelle (Hetrick) Stanley, 2021
nursing
Rochelle is a registered nurse for Bayada Pediatrics. She provides daily medical care and assists with activities of daily living for children in the home setting, allowing them to be home instead of in the hospital. She resides in Bethlehem.
Brandee Krall, 2003
business administration: management
Brandee is a full-time high school substitute teacher in the Milton Area School District. She resides in New Columbia.
Julie (Bower) Mong, 1991
computer information systems
Julie is a senior systems analyst for UPMC. She is on the revenue analytics team as part of UPMC's project to replace its electronic medical records system. She resides in Watsontown.
Megan Kresovich, 2024
human services & restorative justice
Megan is a paralegal/legal assistant for RobertsMiceli. She resides in Bellefonte.
James Douty, 1966
technical illustration
James resides in Mechanicsburg.
Devin (Shellhammer) Smith, 2024
brewing & fermentation science
Devin is the head brewer for Clarion River Brewing Co. She resides in Clarion.
Brielle Rearick, 2024
dental hygiene
Brielle is a dental hygienist for Boulder County Smiles. She resides in Levittown.
Owen Knepp, 2024
automation engineering technology: robotics & automation
Owen is a controls engineer for First Quality Tissue. He resides in Jersey Shore.
Brittney Smith, 2024
applied health studies
Brittney welcomed a daughter, Kennedy, in April 2024. They reside in Lehighton.
Shelby Pyatt, 2024
nursing
Shelby is a registered nurse for Hunterdon Health. She resides in Frenchtown, N.J.
Zachary Mazur, 2008
manufacturing engineering technology
Zachary is a manufacturing engineering manager for Busch Vacuum Systems. He resides in Suffolk, Va.
Zachary Johnston, 2024
architecture & sustainable design
Zachary is a drafting technician for A.P. Williams. He resides in Derry.
Joel Ifill, 2009
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Joel is chief technology officer for Solideon. An engineering entrepreneur and consultant, he holds six patents and sold his first startup to Aerovironment. His award-winning work as founder of DASH Systems garnered media attention, including a feature in Fast Company. He resides in Los Angeles. He is married with two kids.