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.
Walter Gower, 2010
aviation maintenance technology
Walter is an assistant dean of transportation and natural resources technology at Penn College. He resides in Williamsport. He also received an aviation maintenance technician certificate from the college in 1982 and a Penn College associate degree in aviation technology in 1994.
Jessica Tobias, 2013
graphic design
Jessica is a graphic designer and team photographer for pro soccer team FC Dallas. She resides in McKinney, Texas.
James Whited, 2010
electronics and computer engineering technology: CIsco systems
James is a logistics supervisor for Harbor Freight Tools. He resides in Williamsport.
Kara Odorizzi, 2013
early childhood education
Kara is an assistant preschool teacher for Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool. She resides in West Hazleton.
Christina Spencer, 2013
landscape/horticulture technology: plant production
Christina works in sales for Ron Shirk Shooting Supplies. She resides in New Bloomfield.
John Pater, 2014
web and interactive media
John is a programmer/analyst for Penn State's College of Education. He graduated in Spring 2018 with a Master of Professional Studies in information science, with a focus in cybersecurity and information assurance. He resides in State College.
Thomas Miller, 2011
technology management and forest technology
Thomas is a game lands worker for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He resides in Wellsboro.
Tracey Brewbaker, 2008
physical fitness specialist
Tracey is a sales manager for Travel Champs, where her roles include youth sports tournament director and youth hockey coach. She received a bachelor's degree in health and physical education in 2014 with a coaching minor. She resides in Middletown.
Ethan Dunkle, 2013
building science and sustainable design
Ethan is a virtual design and construction engineer for Benchmark Construction. He resides in Mount Joy.
Rebecca (Miller) Swan, 2013
graphic communications management
Rebecca is a publishing services specialist for the U.S. Government Publishing Office. She married Adam Swan, '13 (information technology: information assurance and security) in October 2016. They reside in Silver Spring, Md.
Jenna (Harner) Clark, 2012
nursing
Jenna is a registered nurse in The Birthplace at Williamsport Regional Medical Center, part of UPMC Susquehanna. She has roles in labor and delivery, postpartum, Level 1 and Level 2 nursery, and teaches breastfeeding and childbirth classes. She resides in Montoursville.
Jesse Winckler, 2011
information technology: network specialist
Jesse is a network engineer for Cru. He resides in Orlando, Fla.
Aaron Barnard, 2016
manufacturing engineering technology
Aaron is a manufacturing engineer for Ring Container Technologies. He resides in Sidney, Ohio.
Wesley Foster, 2010
diesel technology
Wesley is an explosive ordnance team leader for the U.S. Army. He resides in Raeford, N.C.
Matthew Jurado, 2016
accounting
Matthew is a regulatory accountant for Alaskan Brewing Co. He resides in Juneau, Alaska.
Philip Wesbury, 2010
ornamental horticulture: landscape technology
Philip is director of business development for Builtech Services LLC. He resides in Chicago.
Daniel Honovic, 2014
building automation technology
Daniel is an instructor in the building systems technology department at Hudson Valley Community College. He resides in Troy, N.Y.
Cory McDonald, 2013
information technology: network specialist
Cory is a DCIM technical support supervisor for Schneider Electric. He resides in Dushore.
Brad Miller, 2012
automotive technology management
Brad is a field service engineer for Ford Motor Co. He resides in Hanover.
Justin Keller, 2008
building construction technology
Ryan is a production supervisor for Williams Scotsman Inc. He resides in Boyertown.
Ryan Catena, 2012
construction management
Ryan is a project engineer for Trumbull Corp. He is engaged to marry Rebekah Imler at Heinz Field on Oct. 18, 2018. "I have added three new vehicles to the family as well: a 2010 Camaro 2SS-RS, 1967 Chevy C10, and a 1951 Chevy Pickup, on top of my daily driver 2014 GMC Sierra SLT," he says. He resides in Cranberry Township.
Chris Johnston, 2008
electronics engineering technology
Chris is a business process analyst for Penn State. He resides in Port Matilda.
Chelsea Miller, 2015
dental hygiene
Chelsea teaches dental assisting to 10th- to 12th-graders at the Franklin County Career & Technology Center and is a dental hygienist at Cumberland Valley Dental Care. She resides in Chambersburg.
Chris Steindl, 2011
diesel technology, technology management
Chris is a generator technician for Premium Power Services. He resides in Cochranville.
Allison (Toltesi) Reichard, 2009
radiography
Allison is an X-ray technician for Lehigh Valley Health Network. She received a bachelor's degree in applied health studies from the college in 2010. She married Marc Reichard on Oct. 21, 2016. They reside in Northampton.
Ryan Emery, 2016
diesel technology
Ryan is a mechanic for Premium Power Services. He resides in Peach Bottom.
Ashlyn Hershberger, 2011
graphic communication management
Ashlyn is a member service representative for Navy Federal Credit Union and is pursuing an MBA in project management from Columbia Southern University. She resides in Martinsburg, W.Va.
Jason Yorks, 2009
manufacturing engineering technology
Jason is the director of resource management services for the County of Lycoming. He resides in Jersey Shore.
Cortney (Allen) Jespersen, 2014
radiography
Cortney is a radiation therapist for Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She resides in Mansfield.
Anthony Oleksza, 2013
technology management, collision repair technology
Anthony is the production manager for Hillcrest Collision Carstar. He resides in Vestal, N.Y.