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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  • Chad Sartori, 1998

    general studies

    Chad is a kindergarten teacher for Montoursville Area School District. He resides in Duboistown.

  • Andrew Lackman, 2006

    residential construction technology and management

    Andrew is a chief estimator for Kokolakis Contracting. He resides in Clearwater, Fla.

  • Andrew Mattocks, 2017

    nursing and applied health studies: emergency medical services

    Andrew is a registered nurse for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Melyce Kenyon, 2017

    culinary arts technology

    Melyce is the chef/owner of MK Cafe & Catering in Canton.

  • Amanda Suda, 2018

    landscape/horticulture technology: plant production emphasis

    Amanda is a farm apprentice for the on-campus organic farm at Wilson College. She resides in Harrisburg.

  • Jeremy Klinger, 2012

    information technology: network specialist

    Jeremy is a member of the cleaning crew for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball team. He was named March 2017 Employee of the Month for Schiel's Family Markets. He resides in Forty Fort.

  • John Good IV, 2017

    engineering design technology

    John is a project engineer for Ausley Construction. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Katlyn

    Katlyn Hackling, 2017

    culinary arts and systems

    Katlyn reports that her fiance, Christopher Busby, '15, information technology: technical support technology, is set to receive a bone marrow transplant on July 1. "It will cure his blood cancer, lymphoma, and his immune deficiency," she says. "Chris thanks everyone for their support and hopes for a speedy recovery!" They reside in Wilmington, Del.

  • Christopher Schaffer, 2010

    manufacturing engineering technology

    Christopher is a wire EDM machinist for JIT Tool & Die. He resides in Curwensville.

  • Jennifer Karchner, 2013

    health information technology

    Jennifer is a medical assistant for UPMC Susquehanna Health Ear, Nose & Throat at Bloomsburg. She is pursuing a degree in nursing from Penn College. She resides in Benton.

  • Sabrena OKeefe, 2007

    business administration: human resource management

    Sabrena is the director of student involvement for Lynn University. She resides in Pompano Beach, Fla.

  • Kevin Hickman, 2008

    physician assistant

    Kevin is a neurosurgery PA for Geisinger Medical Center. He resides in Shavertown.

  • Jamie (Kurtz) Ficks, 2006

    nursing

    Jamie is a certified registered nurse practitioner for UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center, where she is a hospitalist for internal medicine. She resides in New Columbia.

  • Natalie (Kraus) Campbell, 2005

    office technology: medical emphasis

    Natalie is a medical assistant for Red Rock Job Corps. She resides in Dushore.

  • Timothy Weiss, 2009

    electrical occupations

    Timothy is an electrical controls specialist for Sharp Packaging Solutions, where he manages a team of 10. He resides in Plymouth Meeting.

  • Heath Johnson, 2011

    aviation maintenance technology

    Heath is a senior field service technical representative for Lycoming Engines. He resides in Shamokin Dam.

  • Amy Barraclough, 2006

    nursing

    Amy is an RN case manager for Aetna. She resides in McVeytown.

  • Matthew

    Matthew Bamonte, 2015

    information technology sciences: gaming and simulation

    Matthew is a learning experience designer for Amazon Robotics. He is responsible for creating engaging learning experiences in the form of online learning, classroom learning, job aids and reference guides that enable Operations & Maintenance personnel at Amazon fulfillment centers to work cohesively and safely with robotic technology. He holds a master's in instructional technology from Bloomsburg University and resides in Manchester, N.H.

  • James Ahern, 2017

    information assurance and cyber security

    James is a senior cybersecurity consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Justice. He resides in Madison, Wis.

  • Brandon Hornberger, 2016

    surveying technology

    Brandon is a surveyor for Trumbull Corp., working on the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation Project. He married Morgan Bower in June 2017. They reside in South Williamsport.

  • Jeff Steen, 2019

    applied management

    Jeff manages the medium- and high-voltage electrical department for Merck Pharmaceutical. He resides in Coatesville.

  • Adam Diltz, 2000

    culinary arts technology

    Adam is chef/owner of Elwood, a 26-seat restaurant in Philadelphia that he opened on May 1, 2019. Diltz has been featured in Philadelphia-area media, including being named among 15 "Who's Next Chefs" by Billy Penn in 2017. Elwood's opening has been featured by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia magazine, PennLive and Eater Philadelphia. He resides in Philadelphia.

  • David Klinger, 1994

    welding technology

    David is a test technician for ACF Industries, testing and inspecting welding. He resides in Bloomsburg.

  • Samantha (Gstalder) Tatham, 2018

    physical therapist assistant, baking and pastry arts

    Samantha is a physical therapist assistant for AdvantageCare, providing therapeutic interventions at an assisted living facility. She resides in Lock Haven.

  • Holly Kotzur, 1989

    dental hygiene

    Holly is retired and resides in Little River, S.C.

  • Rose Larsen-Mumbauer, 2009

    technology management

    Rose is a pricing and reporting analyst for Lycoming Engines and a May 2020 candidate for an Executive Master of Business Administration from University of Notre Dame. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Edward Thompson, 1971

    aviation maintenance technician

    Edward retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he was a machinist with responsibilities that included "anything involving a diesel locomotive, from top to bottom, inside and out, excluding electric and car body and plumbing. Rebuilding parts and making parts from blank steel." He resides in Belsano.

  • Rachel Farber, 2018

    nursing

    Rachel is a staff nurse for UPMC Altoona. She resides in Altoona.

  • Melissa Hombosky, 2002

    graphic design

    Melissa owns 3twenty9 Design, where she is a graphic designer for print and digital media. She resides in Bellefonte.

  • Caleb Cartmell, 2018

    automotive technology management

    Caleb is a service adviser for Steve Moyer Subaru. He resides in Shoemakersville.

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