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.
Vicky Heim, 2000
occupational therapy assistant
Vicky is retired and resides in Hiddenite, N.C.
Melissa (Urey) Stepp, 2008
individual studies
Melissa is a seventh grade teacher for Southern Door Middle School. She resides in Green Bay, Wis.
Matthew Fogtman, 2013
technology management and diesel technology
Matthew is a fleet manager for Volvo Construction Equipment North America. He welcomed baby Cullen Fogtman on Feb. 2, 2019. They reside in Hagerstown, Md.
William Kane, 1975
forest technology
William retired as a sales arborist for Davey Tree Expert Co. He is an ISA (International Society of Aboriculture) certified arborist and Delaware Nature Society Certified Naturalist. He resides in Drexel Hill.
Howard Woodruff, 1980
paramedic
Howard is the founder and president of Advanced Crisis Preparation and Intervention, providing coaching to public safety providers and those experiencing grief following a tragedy. He is the 1980 recipient of the Williamsport Hospital Bitner Humanitarian Award. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, political science and religion from Lycoming College and both a master's and doctorate in divinity. He resides in Rocky Hill, Conn.
Daryl Hoffman, 1984
computer information systems
Daryl is a senior principal consultant for Software AG Government Solutions, working with webMethods, AgileAps and related Software AG products on civilian, Department of Defense and other government contracts. He resides in Nicholson.
Brian Bushick, 1982
electrical technology
Brian is a senior MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) manager for Clark Construction. He received an MEP Coordination Award for a large government project. He is a journeyman electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and holds a bachelor's degree in management. He resides in Alexandria, Va.
Michael Speicher, 1993
construction carpentry
Michael is a service manager for Mel's Heater Service. He resides in Conestoga.
William Robertson, 2010
automated manufacturing technology
William is a journeyman tool and die maker/craftsperson for B. Braun Medical Inc., where he maintains plastic injection molds that make medical products for hospitals. He traveled to the company's Germany locations for a four-month learning experience. He resides in Palmerton.
Heather Hughes, 1994
architectural technology
Heather is an architectural designer for Publix Super Markets. She resides in Lakeland, Fla.
Jessie (Hinds) Burchfield, 2005
business administration: management
Jessie is a senior reimbursement manager for UPMC Susquehanna Home Care and Hospice. She and her team of 12 manage cash control and remittance processing for seven business units. She resides in Altoona.
Steven Thompson, 2014
emergency medical services
Steven is a paramedic for Geisinger Medical Center. He resides in Muncy.
Edward Noyes III, 1981
electronics technology
Edward is the southcentral regional director of engineering for Cumulus Media, a radio broadcasting company. An employee of the company for 34 years, he serves as the chief engineer and IT director for five radio stations in Columbia, S.C., and supervises the chief engineers and IT directors in nine other markets. He resides in Lexington, S.C.
Geri (Dorley) Kern, 1998
paramedic technology
Geri is a paramedic for Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department, one of the largest, busiest volunteer fire departments in the U.S. She resides in Tomball, Texas.
Lon Baker, 1977
construction carpentry
Lon retired as a senior foreman after 39 years of work for National Fuel Gas, where he supervised employees at a distribution facility that supplied natural gas to 7,500 customers in western Pennsylvania. "My education at WACC was a benefit in my employment at National Fuel," he said. He resides in Marble.
Jared Hoover, 2006
construction management
Jared is a project manager for Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. He resides in Baltimore.
Ashley Irish, 2017
applied human services
Ashley is an intervention specialist for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, where she provides crisis counseling and comprehensive information and resource referrals. She resides in Tampa, Fla.
Rebecca Knee, 2017
surgical technology
Rebecca is a certified surgical technologist for UPMC Susquehanna. She resides in South Williamsport.
Kristen (Cook) Yankowy, 2007
graphic design
Kristen is a graphic designer for U.S. Foods, designing menus for restaurants of all sizes and types, nationwide. Her design work has won awards from Graphic Design USA, the American Advertising Federation and the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. She resides in Allentown.
Ryan Yura, 2002
cabinetmaking and millwork
Ryan is the lead carpenter for The Lawrenceville School, a private boarding and day school in New Jersey. He's also an active beekeeper at the school's farm and owns an apiary. He resides in Morrisville.
Michael Cantellops, 2009
building automation technology
Michael is an engineer in field test data services for Southwestern Energy. He and his wife, Melissa (Frank), '14, nursing, reside in Towanda.
Briana (Sheehan) Pereira, 2016
engineering CAD technology
Briana married Carlos Pereira, '16, diesel technician, on June 2, 2018. They reside in Reading.
Kayla Kehres, 2010
forest technology
Kayla is an urban/recreation service forester for the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, serving several counties in southeastern Pennsylvania. She resides in Boyertown.
Ryan Boutwell, 2007
collision repair technology
Ryan is a senior training delivery specialist for Erie Insurance, training material damage adjusters across the country in estimating, collision repair procedures, damage analysis and more.
Christina Spenner, 2017
health arts: practical nursing
Christina is an LPN for Interim HealthCare, responsible for pediatric home health care. She resides in Muncy.
Erick Speer, 2002
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Erick is an assistant operations manager/welding engineer for Custom Engineering Co. He resides in Grove City.
Daniel Yost, 2002
electronics engineering technology
Daniel is an automation support manager for Red Lion Controls. He resides in Manheim.
Miranda (Fink) Simon, 2015
nursing
Miranda is an RN for UPMC Susquehanna. She resides in South Williamsport.
Timothy Weaver, 2011
emergency medical services
Tim resides in Gamble Township and is employed by UPMC Susquehanna as a paramedic platoon chief. He also enjoys teaching future emergency medical technicians at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. He was named the Susquehanna Regional EMS Paramedic of the Year in 2013 and the Lycoming County Paramedic of the Year in 2013 and 2018. He holds a bachelor's degree in emergency management and a master's degree in health care administration, both from University of Phoenix.
Richard Hornberger, 2004
computer information technology: data communications and networking
Richard is the IT director of infrastructure and operational solutions for Phoenix Contact. He is pursuing a doctorate in business administration from University of Maryland University College. He resides in Mechanicsburg.