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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  • John Millard, 1965

    electronics technology

    John resides in Hamilton, Ohio, and celebrated his 62nd wedding anniversary on Jan. 7, 2024. He served in the U.S. Air Force 1959-63 and has two sons.

  • John Earnest, Jr, 1976

    electrical technology

    John retired from University of Kentucky in 2014, where he had been a technical engineer in agricultural research engineering and applied engineering in agriculture. He holds a bachelor's in electrical technology from Penn State Harrisburg, where he also received an ROTC commission. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army, active and reserve duty, and has been a part-time certified police officer/collision reconstructionist. He is married, has a daughter and a grandson, and resides in Princeton, Ky.

  • Ryan Swartz, 1992

    forest technology

    Ryan is deputy chief for the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's Great Basin Smokejumpers . The team responds to emerging wildfires by airplane and parachute. He resides in Boise, Idaho.

  • Amber (Kreitzer) Zechman, 2018

    baking and pastry arts

    Amber is a pastry chef supervisor for Compass Group at Bucknell University. She married Dylan Zechman on Sept. 14, 2024. They reside in Port Trevorton. Amber also holds a Penn College bachelor's in applied management (2019).

  • Whitnie (Mays) Haldeman, 2014

    applied technology studies and advertising art (2012)

    Whitnie is a senior associate, product marketing, for Textron Aviation. She resides in Wichita, Kan.

  • Spencer Pehonsky, 2014

    building construction technology

    Spencer is a carpentry instructor for Bradford Area School District. He resides in Bradford.

  • Paul Gardner, 1970

    technical illustration

    Paul retired as senior illustrator and publications coordinator for F.L. Smithe Machine Co., a manufacturer of envelope machinery and narrow web flexographic printing presses. He was offered the job two months before graduation. He illustrated parts manuals, wrote technical illustration manuals, and produced the company's advertising brochures and printing plate graphics for machine demonstrations. "My 39-year career saw the transition from the drawing board to the digital world with the aid of AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PageMaker," he said. He continues to use his graphic design skills to help his church and other nonprofits. He resides in Duncansville.

  • Judson Bailey, 1978

    machinist general

    Judson, retired since 2020, owned and operated Cayuga Tool & Die for 30 years. He designed and built assembly automation and final test equipment for most major automotive companies. He resides in Groton, N.Y.

  • Andrew Slovensky, 1985

    technical illustration

    Andrew works for Parsons Corp. as a quality assurance officer/auditor for Pennsylvania Emissions and State Inspection Stations across Southeast Pennsylvania. He worked for Lockheed Martin for 26 years as an illustrator, manager of the proposal development center and creator for process improvement and training. He resides in Fort Washington.

  • Nicholas Witherite, 2019

    engineering design technology

    Nicholas is a drafting engineer for GE Vernova. He resides in Pittsburgh.

  • Christopher Tilton, 2009

    business administration: management

    Christopher owns Mid State Truck & Auto Service in Wall Township, N.J. He and his wife, Nicole, were married in 2023. They reside in Brick Township, N.J.

  • Brandon Seymore, 2009

    information technology: network specialist

    Brandon is an information security officer for Bucknell University. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Bloomsburg University and resides in Watsontown.

  • Cathy (Burns) Bennett, 1975

    practical nursing

    Cathy retired from Commonwealth Health System in 2017 after 30 years of employment, then worked for three years as a substitute school nurse in Hanover Township schools for Maxim Health. She resides in Mountain Top with her childhood sweetheart, to whom she's been married for almost 50 years. They have two children and two grandchildren.

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    Collin Shableski, 2018

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Collin is an assistant molding manager for Plastek. He married Michelle Armendariz in February 2023. They welcomed their first daughter in March 2024. They reside in Erie.

  • Joseph Legnasky, 1971

    forest technology

    Joseph retired from Stanley Engineered Fastening, where he served for 30 years as a purchasing manager for the company's domestic and international plants, senior inventory manager and plant safety manager. He previously spent 25 years as a purchasing manager for MASCO Corp. He holds a bachelor's degree from Gannon University. He has served his local government for 37 years, much of that time as mayor, and for the past nine years, he has been treasurer of the Girard School District Board of Education. He resides in Lake City with his wife of 53 years. They have a daughter and two grandchildren.

  • Kelly (Bensinger) Wagner, 2012

    early childhood education

    Kelly is the director of Cura Bella Childcare Center. She resides in Pine Grove with her husband and is expecting a baby boy.

  • Michael Tucker, 1998

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

    Michael is a service technician for K&D Factory Service. He provides service and repair for commercial cooking equipment. He resides with his wife of 21 years in Three Springs.

  • Ryan Korutz, 2021

    automation engineering technology: mechatronics

    Ryan is a programmable logic controller technician for Dairy Farmers of America. He married Micayla Meckley '20, radiography, on Sept. 14, 2024. They reside in Manchester.

  • Peter McMackin, 1984

    electrical construction

    Peter retired in May 2024 after over three decades working for West Penn Power. A father of three adult children, he resides in St. Marys with his wife.

  • David Rotz, 1964

    automotive technician

    David is retired and resides in Waynesboro. After WTI, he worked for a Ford dealer for eight years then opened a business with his brother when his brother graduated. They sold the business after 33 years.

  • Jesse Vornhold, 2009

    technology management, welding technology

    Jesse is a welding inspector for Local 520 Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVACR. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Gregory Corbin, 1992

    construction carpentry

    Gregory is a maintenance worker for Penn State. He resides in Huntingdon.

  • Keegan Sonney, 2017

    baking and pastry arts

    Keegan is a cook for Penn State Behrend. She resides in Erie. She also holds a Penn College bachelor's in applied management (2018).

  • Nicholas Klein, 2009

    aviation technology

    Nicholas is a liaison engineer for Aerospace Quality Research & Development. He resides in Centerburg, Ohio.

  • Dylan Murdick, 2012

    welding technology

    Dylan is a millwright for Millwrights Local 443. He's also an exterior firefighter with Firefighter 1 certification. He resides in Indiana, Pa.

  • Gary Murdock Jr., 2014

    on-site power generation

    Gary is a technician for Northeast Energy Systems. He maintains, rebuilds and troubleshoots Jenbacher engines for customers. He resides in Morrisville, where he bought a home in 2024.

  • Frank Dyer, 1992

    HVAC technology

    Frank owns Dyer Housing, renting to 100 Penn College students, and retired from UGI. "Having an HVAC degree helped me get a great gas utility job that I spent 27 years at a great company called UGI. I can’t thank Penn College enough and along the way have built an off-campus housing portfolio of 45 properties to provide Penn College students with a great off-campus experience," he said. He resides in Trout Run.

  • Melissa (Gortva) Cromer, 1994

    practical nursing

    Melissa is a licensed practical nurse for Penn State Health. She resides in Dillsburg.

  • Adam Moyer, 2024

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology

    Adam is a service technician for Moyer Total Indoor Comfort. He resides in Kutztown.

  • Cody Kanouff, 2010

    forest technology

    Cody is a conductor for Norfolk Southern Corp. He resides in North Bend.

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