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.
David DeWalt, 1979
toolmaking technology
David is the president and owner of Maitz Home Services. "After working in my field of study from WACC, the desire to own a business led me to the HVAC and plumbing field," he said. He resides in Zionsville.
Skyler Cline, 2020
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Skyler is a welding engineer for Axis Integration. He resides in Erin, N.Y.
Diane Shaheen, 1988
individual studies
Diane is heading back to school to complete a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. She resides in Lee, Mass.
Mike Moran, 2020
software development and information management
Mike is a software development and IT coordinator for AIDS Resource, a nonprofit serving several counties in central and northcentral Pennsylvania. He resides in Williamsport.
Matthew Doherty, 2008
technology management
Matthew has been a special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service since 2015. He recently changed offices and is working at NCIS Resident Agency New London, Conn. He resides in Gales Ferry, Conn.
William Lehman, 1975
civil engineering technology
William will officially retire on Aug. 4, 2020, after 34 years as a county planner. He has been a licensed professional land surveyor since 1979 and served as president of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors in 2010. He resides in Somerset.
Karen Gair, 1997
occupational therapy assistant
Karen is retired and resides in South Williamsport.
Adam Waigand, 2005
building construction technology
Adam owns Craft Masters Construction LLC. He and his wife, Jennifer, married on Nov. 24, 2018, and welcomed son Seiler Haze Waigand on Aug. 22, 2019. They reside in Conway, S.C.
Stephanie Tempesco, 2012
legal assistant-paralegal studies
Stephanie is a senior paralegal/office manager for Malee Law Firm. Her daughter Cortney N. graduated from Penn College with a bachelor's degree in nursing in May 2020. They reside in Williamsport.
Sean Harp, 2001
automotive service technician
Sean is an emergency management specialist for the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. He resides in Linglestown.
Joshua Fox, 2006
civil engineering technology
Joshua is a water and wastewater practice area leader for Herbert, Rowland & Gubric Inc. He was named one of Engineering News-Record MidAtlantic's 2020 Top 20 Under 40 Young Professionals. The list represents the best and brightest emerging design and construction leaders from across Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Fox resides in Harrisburg.
Travis Gibbon, 2014
information technology: network specialist
Travis owns Island Rentals of Hilton Head. He manages 75 vacation rental properties for private owners and resides in Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Zachary Meredick, 2017
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Zachary is a process engineer for Sealed Air. He resides in Greenville, S.C.
David Hoover, 2001
plastics and polymer engineering technology
David is an engineering manager for Pactiv. He resides in Williamsport.
Christopher Ottolenghi, 2020
manufacturing engineering technology
Christopher is a CNC machinist for Globus Medical. He resides in Media.
James Mothersbaugh Jr., 1987
broadcasting
James is president, founder and show director of Road Radio USA, which shares the message of underage drinking prevention and youth safety through James' personal tragedy. The program has received awards from the Governor's Alcohol Highway Safety program and the Pennsylvania Brain Injury Association. James resides in Williamsport.
Margo Rudy, 2020
Health Information Technology
Margo recently became engaged. She resides in Watsontown and is pursuing a Penn College bachelor's degree in health information management.
Austin Thompson, 2020
building automation technology
Austin got engaged to Samantha Theriault, a Penn College dental hygiene student, on May 13, 2020. He resides in Williamsport.
Joshua Warren, 2020
on-site power generation and diesel technology
Joshua is an electric power generation shop technician for Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. He resides in Hummelstown.
Camren Ferrara, 2020
automotive technology: Ford ASSET
Camren is a service technician for Murray Motors Ford of Lock Haven, where he is the lead electrical diagnostic technician. He resides in Lock Haven and is a member of Central Pennsylvania Street Machines car club.
Abbey Mefferd, 2020
culinary arts technology
Abbey is a hospitality manager for Colebrookdale Railroad. She resides in Boyertown.
Joesph Shelcusky, 2020
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Joseph is a welding engineer for United Technical, a metallurgical laboratory and testing center. He resides in Saline, Mich.
Loralee Lindemuth, 2016
dental hygiene
Loralee is a dental hygienist for Healthy Smiles of Corry. She resides in Tidioute.
Houssain Shannier, 2016
heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology
Houssain is a national HVAC sales manager for Samsung Electronics. He resides in Saudi Arabia.
Matthew Ott, 2002
construction management
Matthew owns Modus Construction LLC. He resides in Mohrsville.
James Bomberger, 1995
landscape/nursery technology
James is a truck driver for Good Transport Services. He resides in Jonestown.
Jenna (Eichner) Hunt, 2010
emergency medical services
Jenna is a paramedic for Hanover Area Fire & Rescue. She resides in McSherrystown.
Benjamin Delp, 2004
manufacturing engineering technology
Benjamin is a lead manufacturing engineer for Dura-Bond Pipe LLC. He resides in Schuylkill Haven.
Michael Lindsay, 2020
information technology: network specialist and software development & information management
Michael is an IT associate for Benton Foundry. He resides in Northumberland.
Juliette (Yeager) Finley, 2010
physical fitness specialist
Juliette is an outpatient therapeutic nutrition specialist for Abbott. She provides therapeutic nutrition resources and oral nutrition supplements for internal medicine, bariatrics and oncology clinics. She married Michael Finley in November 2018. They reside in Jacksonville Beach, Fla.