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.
Eric Palanko, 2013
legal assistant: paralegal studies
Eric is a medical and litigation paralegal for Weitz & Luxenberg, PC. He resides in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Jay Miller, 1979
building construction technology
Jay is the president of Jay Miller Contractors Inc. He was named to Remodeling Magazine's 2013 "Big50" list. He resides in Easton.
Justin Nupp, 2012
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Justin is a senior weld engineer and certified welding inspector for Magna, an automotive supplier. He resides in Clinton, Tenn.
Stephanie (Passanante) Smith, 2017
nursing
Stephanie is a registered nurse for the Lehigh Valley Health Network. She married Sheldon Smith, '15, heavy construction equipment technology: operator, in October 2018. They reside in Harleysville.
Roger Pauling, 1967
business computer science technology
Roger retired from Hoffman-LaRoche, where he was a computer engineer. He resides in Manalapan, N.J.
Megan Waldman, 2011
dental hygiene: health policy and administration
Megan is a dental hygienist for Rolling Ridge Dental Care. She resides in Boalsburg.
David Barr, 1997
aviation technology
David is a quality management inspector for Airbus. He resides in Gainesville, Va.
Franklin Courter, 1967
civil technology
Franklin retired as a construction quality representative from Penn State in 1999. He owned and operated a sporting good and hunting equipment store in Blanchard until 2009, and moved to Northampton in 2013.
Angela (Card) Kendall, 2015
graphic design
Angela and husband, Reuben Kendall, '13, automotive technology, welcomed daughter Elowen in January 2019. Angela is a multimedia specialist for Penn State. They reside in State College.
Lesli (Breneman) Willoughby, 1996
food and hospitality management and culinary arts technology
Lesli is the manager of gift shop operations for WellSpan Health in York and Ephrata. She resides in York.
Gary Smith, 1963
electronics technology
Gary is the founder of the Pennsylvania Gemological Laboratory, where he provides forensic analysis of antique and period jewelry, provides expert witness and consulting on jewelry issues for litigation, and specializes in the repair and restoration of antique jewelry. It is the only forensic laboratory of its kind in the United States. Smith, recently inducted as a member of the New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists, resides in Montoursville.
Joshua Bonner, 2014
web design and multimedia, advertising art
Joshua is the creative director for Mount Saint Mary's University. He resides in Gettysburg.
Amy (Hensal) Sharer, 1991
word processing
Amy is the director of stewardship and donor relations for Penn State Outreach and Online Education. She resides in Spring Mills.
Polikseni Hysi, 2013
dental hygiene: health policy and administration
Polikseni is a clinical instructor for the dental hygiene program at Bergen Community College. She holds a Master of Health Sciences with a concentration in higher education and is working toward a Doctor of Health Sciences degree. She resides in Clifton, N.J.
Michael Brown, 1996
manufacturing engineering technology
Michael is a manufacturing engineer for Keystone Friction Hinge. He resides in West Milton.
Shane Ostrander, 2005
civil engineering technology, surveying technology
Shane is a GIS technician for the Fort Pierce Utility Authority. He resides in Fort Pierce, Fla.
Amber Brownson, 2000
paramedic technology
Amber is a paramedic for DH&L Ambulance League. She resides in Lock Haven.
Penny Shade, 2012
culinary arts and systems
Penny is a chef/supervisor for Penn State Schuylkill. She resides in Schuylkill Haven.
Andrew Clouser, 1993
diesel technician
Andrew is a technician for Rohrer Bus Service. He resides in Millmont.
Morgan Olbrich, 2013
welding and fabrication engineering technology and automotive technology
Morgan is welder-fabricator for Hampton Machine Shop, where he fabricates structural components for the warships being built in the nearby shipyard. He resides in Hampton, Va.
Lisa Weiser, 1983
business management
Lisa is an operations associate for Generations Asset Management. She resides in Lewisburg.
Eli Hughes, 2001
electronics engineering technology
Eli is the owner and chief technology officer of TZero, a sensor technology and data company. He holds a Master of Science in acoustics. He resides in State College.
Wendy (Frew) Nicodemus, 2005
graphic design
Wendy is an operations/trainee coordinator and graphic designer for Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. She resides in Ringtown.
Keith Jeffcoat, 2001
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Keith is senior director of technical operations for Merz Medical Device Innovation Center. He is a recipient of the Merz CEO Award for Managing Through Challenges. In 2018, he received a Doctor of Engineering in engineering management from George Washington University. He resides in Cave Creek, Ariz.
LaQuinn Thompson, 2016
applied human services
LaQuinn is the community outreach director for St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in York, where he leads the Youth Center, After School Program and Lighthouse at the Matts summer camp, among other outreach ministries. He recently founded B.E.A.S.T. Initiative P.U.S.H., an esports/gaming program for youth and adults. He resides in York and is certified in congregational faith formation.
Brittany Terpstra, 2017
web and interactive media
Brittany is the associate director of web services for Wilkes University. She resides in Jim Thorpe.
Lawrence Carlin, 1983
plumbing and heating
Lawrence is a senior specialist for Energy Transfer. He services fuel analyzers at more than 80 facilities, coast to coast. He resides in Downingtown.
Kurt Homan, 1974
architectural technology
Kurt is the assistant director of the Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute. He resides in State College.
Zachary Ferro, 2014
technology management and automotive technology
Zachary is the owner/operator of Ferro's LLC auto service and repair. He resides in Bloomsburg.
Justin Holland, 2008
civil engineering technology
Justin is the Philadelphia District manager for Rinkus Consulting Group, a forensic engineering and consulting firm. He resides in Royersford.