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.
Michael Melnyk, 2006
applied human services
Michael is associate director of student affairs at Penn State Harrisburg. He resides in Hummelstown.
Agnes "Aggie" (Knittle) Fisher, 1967
liberal arts
Agnes "Aggie" is retired and resides in Williamsport. Her late husband was also a Williamsport Area Community College graduate.
Richard Conni, 1967
aviation
Richard is an aircraft mechanic for Delta Airlines. He resides in Trophy Club, Texas.
Ashley Jandrisavitz, 2015
nursing
Ashley is a labor and delivery RN for UPMC Susquehanna. She resides in Cogan Station.
Cody Miller, 2012
culinary arts and systems
Cody is the head cook in Penn College's Capitol Eatery. He took bronze in the 2016 National Association of College & University Food Services Mid-Atlantic Region Culinary Challenge. The challenge was sanctioned by the American Culinary Federation. He resides in Williamsport.
Estefania DeCoursey, 2016
health arts: practical nursing
Estefania is an LPN for UPMC Susquehanna and is continuing her nursing education at Penn College. She resides in Muncy.
John Deihl, 2007
aviation maintenance technology
John is an aircraft technician for Boeing. He resides in Prospect Park.
Morganne Bresnock, 2017
health arts: practical nursing
Morganne is a licensed practical nurse for UPMC Susquehanna. She resides in Salladasburg.
Matthew Fry, 2004
broadcast communications
Matthew is a dyno lab technician for American Axle & Manufacturing. He resides in Yoder, Ind.
Mark Genetti, 1985
machinist general
Mark is a material technician for Mack Trucks. He resides in Kutztown.
Kristen Funk, 2017
health arts: practical nursing
Kristen is an LPN for UPMC Susquehanna. She resides in Linden.
Jessica Lehman, 2017
physician assistant
Jessica is a physician assistant for Family Practice Center. She resides in Montoursville.
Andrew Baumann, 2017
construction management
Andrew is a project engineer for Kinsley Construction. He resides in Camp Hill.
Paul McQuay, 1969
tool design
Paul, a former teacher at WACC, retired from education in 1995 and founded Paul McQuay and Associates, where he was president from 1995-2014. The corporation specialized in restructuring higher education worldwide, conducting projects in more than 75 countries. Most projects were funded by international banks and federal governments. He is a recipient of the WACC Alumnus of the Year award and the Outstanding International Educator award and has published numerous articles. He resides in Fort Myers, Fla.
Bradley Willis, 2016
heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology
Bradley is a project engineer for Johnson Controls and is the student activities chairman for the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers). He resides in Harrisburg.
William Thomas, 2015
information technology: information assurance and security
William is senior information security administrator for Boscov's Department Store. He resides in Reading.
Dexter Maurer, 2017
heavy construction equipment technology: technician
Dexter is a technician for Highway Equipment & Supply Co. in Ephrata. He resides in Palmyra.
Ronald Kuhns, 1968
electrical construction
Ronald retired in 2005 from the state's Department of General Services, where he served for more than 25 years as an electrician in various buildings in the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg. His career also included work for Lyco Systems in Williamsport, Tom's Electrical Service in Mount Carmel, Shelter Modular Corp. near Danville, and EMA Inc. in New Cumberland. Now 70, he is involved in several organizations and is an electrician and maintenance worker for Saint Patrick's Church in Trevorton. He resides in Coal Township.
Doreen Shannon, 2000
business management
Doreen is the disability services assistant at Penn College. She resides in Hughesville.
William Corson, 1967
engineering computer science
William retired in 2002 as senior systems analyst for Eastman Kodak, where he designed and maintained software systems. He resides in Byron, N.Y.
Logan Kenyon, 2012
architectural technology
Logan is a design technician for Davis Ulmer Sprinkler Co. He designs fire protection systems for buildings that range from residences to high rises and museums to landfills. He resides in Canton.
Janet (Ulsamer) Kryder, 1987
general studies
Janet is secretary to the assistant dean of industrial, computing and engineering technologies at Penn College. She resides in Lock Haven.
Jon Mackey, 2000
broadcast communications
Jon owns JM Quizzo Productions. He resides in Williamsport.
Wendy (Cunningham) Miller, 2003
technical and professional communication
Wendy is assistant dean of health sciences for Penn College. She resides in Milton.
Marvin Ickes, 1965
toolmaking technician
Marvin is retired and doing a lot of bass fishing from his kayak. He resides in Boonsboro, Md.
Dennis Ault, 1967
business management
Dennis is retired and resides in Montoursville.
Ron Heiber, 1968
electrical construction
Ron retired in September 2017 from the position of traffic signal electrician for the City of Las Vegas. He holds Level I, Level II and Traffic Signal Inspector certifications from the International Municipal Signal Association. He resides in North Las Vegas, Nev.
Richard Butts, 1967
architectural technology
Richard is retired and resides in Newville.
Robert Senft, 1967
architectural technology
Robert retired as a project manager for York Hospital, where he developed renovation plans, supervised construction and ensured the facility remained Life Safety Code compliant. He resides in York.
John Hopkins, 1968
architectural technology
John is semi-retired, working part time as a pro service specialist at Lowe's. He resides in Whispering Pines, N.C.