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.
Lynda (Blankenship) Barrett, 1979
computer operator
Lynda is retired. Married and the mother of seven, she worked in data entry for several years. She has studied as a medical receptionist and medical transcriptionist and received a degree in ministry, along with her WACC certificate, and is now looking into studying accounting. "Because I became a mother of seven, I was unable to use my education but always wanted to learn," she said. She resides in Lewisburg.
David Gadalla, 2019
aviation maintenance technology
David is the coordinator of theme communities for Washington & Jefferson College. He resides in Washington, Pa.
Edward Straub, 2016
electronics and computer engineering technology: robotics and automation emphasis
Edward is an augmented reality technician for Jones Long LaSelle, a commercial real estate services company. He resides in Jessup, Md.
Jake Schommer, 2009
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Jake is director of quality for Ametek, serving as quality manager for the submarine component division. He resides in Ledyard, Conn.
Clifford Martin, 1972
automotive technology
Clifford is president of Charlotte County Ford, an automotive dealership. He resides in Port Charlotte, Fla. He is married to his high school sweetheart and fellow WACC alum Joan Louise Agnor '72, accounting. They have three children and two grandchildren.
John LaMorte, 1963
mechanical drafting
John retired as a liaison engineer between manufacturing and development. He resides in Homer City.
Arthur Cianca, 1971
machinist general
Arthur retired from Metaldyne, now American Axle & Manufacturing, for which he was a Class A machinist making tooling for the powdered metal field. He served in the U.S. Air Force 1971-77 and is a life member of Vietnam Veterans of America Bucktail Chapter 720. He is a 23-year member of the Ridgway Fire Department and a 23-year member of St. Leo Cemetery Association. He resides in Ridgway.
Emily Conklin, 2020
dental hygiene
Emily is a dental hygienist for M2 Dentistry for Children & Teens. She resides in East Petersburg.
Cates (Girard) Kijak, 2009
mass media communication
Cates is an operations recruiter for Nabis. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications and media studies from Flagler College and lives in Colfax, N.C., with husband, Taylor '11, plastics and polymer engineering technology.
Dylan Martz, 2016
heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis
Dylan accepted a position, beginning July 2021, as a projects inspector for Colonial Pipeline in Columbia, Va. He is an equipment operator and pipeline inspector for Henkel and McCoy. He resides in Hyndman.
LaTricia Scutching, 2019
applied human services
LaTricia is a therapist for Families United Network. She is co-director of the Lycoming County Democratic Black Caucus and is a member of the Junior League. She resides in Williamsport.
Matthew Price, 2004
technology management
Matthew is a construction parts manager for Wengers of Myerstown. He will complete a Master of Business Administration in September 2021. He also holds a Penn College degree in diesel technology. He resides in Lebanon.
David Exelbert, 2015
on-site power generation
David is an inside sales engineer for Danfoss. He provides engineered-to-order sales quotes and handling of technical questions for power panels, distributed control panels and PLC-based supervisory control systems in the industrial refrigeration industry. He resides in Westminster, Md.
Jason Maddox, 2012
building science and sustainable design
Jason's family is sad to report that he passed away on Oct. 17, 2020, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He loved the time he spent at PCT and the friends he made there, they say.
Stephanie (Poisson) Shaffer, 2007
graphic design
Stephanie is the marketing director for Tri-County Community Action Program. She resides in Berlin, N.H.
Michelle (Sullivan) Noll, 2001
computer information technology: data communications and networking
Michelle is a rent analyst-Europe for Foot Locker. She married Jason Noll, '02, computer information technology: analysis and design, on June 5, 2021. They reside in Shippensburg.
Lisa Laubscher, 2021
nursing
Lisa is employed by Geisinger Medical Center. She resides in Milton.
Stephen Toroney, 1976
carpentry and building construction technology
Stephen retired from Western MontCo Vo-Tech (now Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center), where he taught carpentry/cabinetmaking. He resides in Pottstown.
Thomas Schatz, 1976
automotive technology
Thomas is an area manager for Stellantis. He resides in Boonville, Ind.
Troy Stair, 2019
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Troy is a welding engineer II for BAE Systems. He resides in Goshen, Ky.
Chris Frantz, 2005
business management
Chris is the executive director of marketing and sales for Savoy Contract Furniture. A trained organist, he has been playing in church for 40 years. He has traveled to most of the states, mainly through work, and has vacationed in every Western Europe country. He is a past member of the college's Business Administration Advisory Committee, is vice president of the Community Theatre League Board of Directors, and holds multiple certificates in business and marketing. He resides in Williamsport.
Derek Grose, 2021
civil engineering technology
Derek is a project surveyor for Baron Land LLC in Colorado. "PCT opened a lot of doors, and I chose to explore a new state," he says.
Morgan Olbrich, 2013
welding and fabrication engineering technology
As a welder/fabricator/lead robot operator/welding trainer for Hampton Machine Shop, a division of Trident Maritime Systems, Morgan is responsible for fabricating structural components, both by hand and with the robot, for the nuclear-powered warships (aircraft carriers and submarines) at the nearby shipyard. He also recently was tasked with training new hires. He resides in Hampton, Va.
Jessie (Chronister) Ford, 2015
applied management and hospitality management
Jessie welcomed a daughter, Adeline, in February 2021. Jessie is an operations associate for Berman McAleer, monitoring the company's daily inflow and outflow of money. The family resides in Cockeysville, Md.
Dana Taylor, 1998
occupational therapy assistant
Dana owns a spa, where her employees include massage therapists and an esthetician. She resides in Altoona.
Justin Miller, 2017
technology management
Justin is a facilities area manager for Qurate Retail Group (the parent of such brands as QVC and Zulily). He resides in Wernersville.
Eric J. Dahlmann, 2021
welding technology and metal fabrication technology
Eric is a fabrication technician for JLG, a lift and equipment manufacturer. He resides in Shamokin Dam.
Carmen Bates, 2021
dental hygiene
Carmen is a dental hygienist for North Penn Comprehensive Health Services. She resides in Gillett.
Ethan McKenzie, 2021
software development & information management
Ethan is a college relations fellow for Pennsylvania College of Technology. He resides in Muncy.
Connor Peechatka, 2021
aviation maintenance technology
Connor is an aircraft technician for Gulfstream Aerospace. He resides in Neenah, Wis.