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.
Amanda (Boler) Huff-Santoyo, 1998
legal assistant-paralegal
Amanda is a third-party administrator for Valley Forge Pension Management. She is the mother of two sons: one who recently graduated from college and one who soon will. She resides in Muncy and makes this request: "My father, Stanley Boler, was a professor at Penn College of Technology in the electronics department for many years and is currently battling cancer and has been given a short time to live, so any stories anyone would want to share on his impact in their life would be greatly appreciated."
Ryan Fisher, 2016
engineering design technology, electronics and computer engineering technology: robotics and automation (2014)
Ryan is a mechanical design engineer for Reading Bakery Systems. He uses computer-aided drafting software to design custom machinery for the food industry, mainly continuous mixers. He resides in Newmanstown.
John Fosselman, 1970
electronics technology
John retired as a senior biomedical equipment technician after 39 years at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. He resides in Lewistown and is planning a fly-in fishing trip in Canada, a visit to his son in California and local bicycling trips.
Marc Larson, 1998
civil engineering technology, surveying technology
Marc owns Minuteman Supply LLC. After 25 years in land surveying, he followed his hobby and started a small business dealing in collectible firearms and militaria. He is a fully licensed federal firearms dealer and resides in Pottstown.
Heather (Crays) Infield, 2008
surgical technology
Heather is a surgical technician for UPMC Northwest. She resides in Franklin with her husband and son.
Richard Taylor, 1964
toolmaking technician
Richard retired from IBM Corp. after 37 years. He completed the company's apprentice toolmaker program in 1968, then enrolled at Utah State University's manufacturing engineering course. He progressed to the position of development engineer/manager for IBM and authored/co-authored several U.S. patents. He resides in Fuquay-Varina, N.C., where he is enjoying his hobbies and his grandkids.
Thomas Hughes, 1990
landscape/nursery technology
Thomas was recently promoted to associate principal, senior landscape architect in HDR's New York City architecture and engineering office. He manages and designs landscapes for all types of architectural projects, both in the U.S. and worldwide. He holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from Temple University (1997). He resides in Somerville, N.J.
Kirstin Klopp, 2021
dental hygiene
Kirstin is a registered dental hygienist for Robert E. Chianelli, DMD. She married Jasiah Bower in October 2023 in Jamaica. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Alexa (Moore) Boatman, 2013
business management
Alexa is a senior program specialist for Workforce Development at Penn College. She resides in Williamsport.
Terri (Neufer) Brewer, 1983
computer information systems
Terri is the assistant director of advancement operations and data management for Lycoming College. She resides in South Williamsport.
Kelly Kurtz, 2018
dental hygiene: health policy and administration
Kelly is a dental hygienist for the Clinton County Community Dental Clinic. She resides in Cogan Station.
Sheree Snyder, 1998
dental hygiene
Sheree is a dental hygienist for Douglas Evans, DDS. She resides in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Nolan Hansen, 2014
building construction technology
Nolan is a corrosion control technician for UGI. He surveys and maintains existing cathodic protection systems, assists contractors in the installation of corrosion control systems, and assists in pipeline integrity assessment. He resides in Coplay.
Diane Shaheen, 1988
individual studies
Diane completed a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies: business and leadership from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in August 2023 - two days before her 64th birthday. She resides in Pittsfield, Mass.
Timothy Courtot, 1994
machinist general
Timothy is the department chair of manufacturing for Guilford Technical Community College. He teaches CNC machining and is the department lead for the welding, computer integrated machining and mechatronics departments. He holds a doctorate in strategic leadership, a Master of Business Administration, and a bachelor's in computer systems management, business and organizational leadership. He relocated to High Point, N.C., two years ago to escape Pennsylvania's snow.
Greg Gilliland, 2008
aviation maintenance technology
Greg recently relocated from Pittsburgh to Bossier City, La., with his wife and two sons to start a new position as airworthiness manager for Metro Aviation.
Glenn Gerbrick, 2015
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Glenn is a welding engineer for Philly Shipyard, a leading U.S. shipbuilder. He resides in Collegeville.
Derek Rinaldo, 2007
civil engineering technology, surveying technology
Derek is a senior client representative for C.S. Davidson Inc. He resides in York.
Stephen Hill, 1998
architectural technology
Stephen is a project manager for Sun Precast, a manufacturer of cast stone. Several of his projects have won awards from the Cast Stone Institute and the Architectural Precast Association. He has been employed at Sun Precast since he met representatives at the Penn College Career Fair. and has transitioned from drafter to estimator, senior estimator and now project manager. He's also the co-founder of the Down Syndrome Society of the Susquehanna Valley. He's been married to his high school sweetheart for 23 years. They have two children and reside in Beavertown.
Dave Ploss, 1978
construction carpentry
Dave is a facilities manager for the Redevelopment Authority of Corry, maintaining the buildings and properties owned by the authority. He resides in Corry and recently celebrated his 45th wedding anniversary.
Brian Barner, 1996
business management
Brian is a sales order lead for Cargill Protein, a supplier of textured soy protein. He resides in Harrisburg.
Patrick Hufnagle, 2022
applied management and baking & pastry arts
Patrick is a full-time pastry chef for Penn College's Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. He is an American Culinary Federation-recognized certified pastry culinarian. "I accepted the full-time pastry chef position in August and have been having a blast and can't wait to see what the future will hold," he says. He resides in Jersey Shore.
Stephen Cunningham, 1982
general studies, computer information systems (1990)
Stephen retired as director emeritus of institutional research and analysis after 15 years with SUNY Cortland. He held similar roles at Roanoke Chowan Community College and Penn College/WACC, where he worked 1985-2001. He holds a bachelor's in mathematics: statistics emphasis from Penn State and completed graduate study in higher education at Penn State (all but dissertation). He resides in Cortland, N.Y.
Daniel Wood III, 1972
business management
Dan is retired and resides in Erie.
Fred Hoffman Jr., 1971
printing
Fred is a sales representative for Hoffman Advertising. He resides in Mifflinburg.
Brian Romberger, 2003
building construction technology
Brian is a senior construction manager for Sheetz Inc. He oversees new store builds, as well as rebuilds and remodels. He resides in Duncannon.
William VanSteamburg, 1963
electronics technology
William is retired and resides in Bristol, Vt.
Andrea (Albright) Davidson, 2005
nursing
Andrea is a registered nurse for Apple Hill Surgical Center, where she works in the pre-operative and post-anesthesia care unit. She resides in Dover.
Robert Nolter, 1974
electrical technology
Robert retired after 42.5 years as an electrical design engineer. He resides in Catasauqua with his wife. They have two sons and three grandchildren. He welcomes contact from classmates.
Michael Weaver, 2006
graphic communications management
Michael is a print operator for CCL Tube. He prints the text and images on plastic tubes that are then capped and sent to customers for filling with sunscreens, shampoos, lotions, etc. He resides in Plymouth.