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.
Dan Gongloff, 2009
plastics and polymer technology; and ’08, computer aided product design
Dan is director of product development for DiamondBack Automotive Accessories. He holds multiple patents and resides in Ashville.
Alex Piper, 2007
computer information technology: data communications and networking
Alex is an IT program manager for Defense Logistics Agency, responsible for leading software development and other IT-related projects for the agency’s enterprise business system. He resides in Mechanicsburg.
Ashley Baker, 2014
heavy construction equipment technology: operator; and ’12, welding technology
Ashley is a service technician for UGI and is pursuing an emergency medical technician certificate through Workforce Development at Penn College. She resides in South Williamsport.
Shawn Young, 1993
aviation technology
Shawn is general manager of East Coast Propeller Service Inc., an FAA-certified repair station specializing in aircraft propeller overhaul and repair. He resides in Elizabethtown.
Andrew Klein, 1992
toolmaking technology and automated manufacturing technology
Andrew is a teacher at Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center, where he teaches manual and CNC machining skills, precision measurement, heat treating, CAD/CAM and additive manufacturing. He holds a master's degree in education and bachelor's degree in business administration, and authored NIMS Level 1 Study Guide, published by Cengage in 2017. He resides in Reading.
Catherine (Dershem) Farr, 1995
computer information systems
Catherine is a criminal justice instructor for Lycoming Career & Technology Center. She resides in Trout Run.
Sabrina (Lowman) Slimmer, 2001
physical fitness specialist
Sabrina is a children's pastor for Keymar Evangelical Wesleyan Church. She and husband, Shaun Slimmer, '02, computer-aided product and systems design, reside in Keymar, Md. Shaun is a technical sales manager for Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, where he began working just out of college and was promoted three times in his first year to engineer. After working for companies in Kansas and Florida, he returned to the company. Sabrina and Shaun were married in Williamsport during Spring Break 2002.
Zack Rineer, 2011
automotive technology management
Zack is a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He resides in Columbia with his wife and two children.
Andrea Whitley, 2016
Surgical Technology
Andrea is a certified surgical technology/ophthalmic technician for Progressive Vision Institute, where she assists with retina, cataract and oculoplastic surgeries. She has served as a guest speaker for the college’s surgical technology program. She resides in Summit Hill and is engaged to marry Mitchell Aponick, ’18, residential construction technology and management, later this year.
Todd Fetzer, 1999
Broadcast Communications
Todd is the Golf Pro Shop manager at Fairview Golf Course in Lebanon and is a part-time on-air radio DJ/talent for Fun 101.3 FM in Lancaster. He resides in Lebanon.
Jeff Bilansky, 2002
computer information technology: data communications and networking
Jeff works in IT policy and planning for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, directing the 47 agencies under the governor’s jurisdiction in deployment of technology and ensuring that critical government services continue during emergencies. In addition, he recently started his own retail business. He resides in Minersville.
Brittany (Hoffman) Smith, 2017
health information management
Brittany is a quality coding & documentation educator for Geisinger Health Plan. She and husband, Ryan, ’12, civil engineering technology, welcomed son, Connor Lee, on Nov. 24, 2019. They reside in Williamsport.
Randy McCauley, 1987
diesel mechanics
Randy is the county equipment manager for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, making sure mechanics and equipment are ready for winter and summer road work. He enlisted in the Army as a wheeled-vehicle mechanic for four years, then joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, retiring with 23 years of service. He has worked for PennDOT for 25 years and been married for 27 years. He has three sons and resides in Muncy.
Max Bower, 2016
heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis
Max is an operator/carpenter for Melhorn Builders Inc. He married Caitlyn Chute in October 2019 and recently bought a new house. They reside in Chambersburg.
Shannon (Stackhouse) Anderson, 2011
business administration: human resource management
Shannon is program manager, physician recruitment and retention, for Guthrie Medical Group. She resides in Milan, Pa.
Ryan Hoe, 2014
electromechanical maintenance technology
Ryan is an electrician for Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He resides in Blairsville.
Jaclyn (Smith) Barros, 2010
accounting
Jaclyn is a rebate analyst for Bausch Health. She married Joseph Barros, ’09, automotive technology management, on Nov. 16, 2019. They reside in Fords, N.J.
Ainsley Bennett, 2017
graphic design
Ainsley is a senior designer for Equator. She resides in Cincinnati and is engaged to get married in June.
Trevor Spence, 2000
plastics and polymer technology
Trevor is an applications development engineer for DSM Engineering Materials. He resides in Redwood City, Calif.
Taylor Kijak, 2011
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Taylor is a technical service/application development engineer for Chase Plastics. He resides in Colfax, N.C.
Brittany Delmo, 2015
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Brittany is a manufacturing engineer. She resides in Toms River, N.J.
Aziz Omani, 2017
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Aziz is a product manager for the Ministry of Finance, where he was named Superior Employee of the Year after three achievements in a year. He resides in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tim Dietz, 2003
plastics and polymer technology
Tim is a quality consultant for Ledge Inc. He resides in Hanover.
Jack Farrar, 2020
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Jack is a welding engineer for Kiewit Corp., a Fortune 500 contractor. He resides in Union Dale.
Brett Braker, 2011
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Brett is a senior engineer for Lubrizol Life Science, Health – CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization) Division. He also coaches baseball and plays golf, ultimate and roller hockey. He resides in Bethlehem.
Bryan Robinson, 2015
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Bryan is a Lean Six Sigma black belt for Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials. He resides in Gilbertsville.
Aaron Shaffer, 2017
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Aaron is a process engineer for Exide Technologies, a battery manufacturer. He resides in Mount Joy.
Zach McCurdy, 2015
automotive technology management
Zach is a senior customer support representative for Turn 14 Distribution. He resides in Warminster, where he recently bought a home and is engaged to be married in September 2020.
Mohmmed Alnasser, 2013
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Mohmmed is a business development director for TexoFib nonwoven industrial fabrics factory company. He resides in Safwa, Saudi Arabia.
Henry Sorgen, 2012
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Henry is a technical development engineer for Polymer Resources. He resides in Colfax, N.C.