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.
Jordan Hechinger, 2009
building construction technology
Jordan is a captain and pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He resides in Little Rock, Ark.
Theresa (D'Andrea) Powell, 2006
graphic communications management
Theresa and husband, Michael, '06, construction management, welcomed their second child, daughter Lennox, in October 2017. Theresa is a revenue research analyst for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. They reside in Harrisburg.
Christopher Leonard, 2014
heavy construction equipment technology: Caterpillar equipment
Christopher is a mechanic for Cleveland Brothers Caterpillar. He resides in Frenchtown.
Valerie LaCerra, 2011
applied human services
Valerie is a behavior analyst for H.E.L.P. Services Inc. Penn State Harrisburg granted her its Outstanding Graduate Student in Applied Behavior Analysis Award in 2016. She attained a master's degree from Penn State, graduating cum laud. She resides in Harrisburg.
Joe Krug, 2008
information technology: network specialist
Joe is an IT systems support supervisor for Sheetz Inc. He resides in Lilly.
Tima Cummings, 2016
applied human services
Tima is a direct service provider for the Center for Independent Living of North Central PA and is a member of ADAPT, a national grass-roots community of disability rights activists. He resides in Williamsport.
Wayne Reich Jr., 2003
nursing
Wayne is the director of nursing, bachelor's degrees, for Penn College. He is treasurer for the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. He resides in Allenwood.
Scott Smith, 1989
construction carpentry
Scott is a carpenter foreman for Deblin Inc. in Mechanicsburg.
Bryan Behm, 2017
aviation maintenance technology
Bryan is an aircraft technician for Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. at its Dassault Aircraft Services-Wilmington facility. He resides in Fleetwood, Pa.
Ryan Newman, 2012
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Ryan is a process engineer for Poly Processing Co. He resides in Monroe, La.
Briana Kotch, 2016
occupational therapy assistant
Briana is a certified occupational therapy assistant for St. Luke's University Health Network. She resides in Tamaqua.
Christine (Hoepfl) Downing, 1997
early childhood education
Christine is a center director for The Learning Care Group. She resides in Elkton, Md.
Jeffrey Bordner, 2007
general studies
Jeffrey works in administrative support for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He resides in Herndon.
Lukes Coakley, 2014
construction management
Lukes is a project manager for Allied Mechanical & Electrical. He resides in Loganton.
Richard Antonyuk, 2018
civil engineering technology
Richard is a bridge designer for Larson Design Group in Williamsport.
Amanda Wilson, 2012
dental hygiene
Amanda is a dental hygienist for Dental Health Associates. She resides in Muncy.
Kimber (Shermeyer) Hofmann, 2008
early childhood education
Kimber is a lead toddler teacher for U-GRO Early Learning Centres. She resides in Mountville.
Sam Hinkle, 2016
heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology
Sam is an HVAC technician for Geisinger Medical Center. He resides in Riverside.
John Toth, 2007
automotive technology management
John teaches automotive technology at Wallkill Regional High School in New Jersey. He resides in Sussex, N.J.
Christopher Kohler, 2012
plastics and polymer engineering technology
Christopher is an R&D project engineer for Avery Dennison. He resides in South Williamsport.
Peter Hopke, 2018
construction management
Peter is an assistant project manager for HSC Builders & Construction Managers. He resides in Metuchen, N.J.
Brittney (McHugh) Wurdeman, 2016
baking and pastry arts and applied management
Brittney is a lead baker for Marriott Hotels. She married Justin Wurdeman in June 2016. They reside in Woodbridge, Va.
Tyler Bodder, 2014
heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology
Tyler is an HVAC technician for Merck Co. He resides in Coopersburg.
Lewis Robinson, 2014
culinary arts and systems
Lewis is chef de cuisine for Core Restaurant. He resides in Toronto.
Dana (Dougherty) Henzie, 2008
ornamental horticulture: landscape technology and floral design/interior plantscape
Dana is a buyer for Mostardi Nursery. She resides in Spring City.
Jackie Lovecchio, 2009
culinary arts and systems
Jackie is an executive chef for Bon Appetit Management Co. She resides in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Katelin Thompson, 2017
occupational therapy assistant
Katelin is a certified occupational therapy assistant for Functional Pathways. She resides in Salladasburg.
Christopher Kasler, 2016
culinary arts and systems
Chris is the food and beverage director for the Genetti Hotel. He resides in Williamsport.
Chelsea Zakeosian, 2015
business administration: management
Chelsea is a lead coordinator for Freedom Auto Group. She resides in New Ringgold.
Samantha (Gstalder) Tatham, 2012
baking and pastry arts
Samantha is a baker for Weis Markets and plans to complete her second degree from Penn College, in physical therapist assistant, in August 2018. She recently got married and resides in Lock Haven.