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.
Jon Shipley, 1998
toolmaking technology
Jon is a machining supervisor for Clearfield Metal Technologies, where he oversees 12 employees and seven CNC machines. He resides in Hyde.
Colton Saulter, 2014
heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis
Colton is an environmental compliance inspector for pipeline construction projects with Tulsa Inspection Resources. He welcomed a son to the family in June 2019. They reside in Coudersport.
Austin Leatherman, 2015
heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology
Austin is an HVAC mechanic for Lycoming Engines, where he maintains and repairs the plant air conditioning units. He resides in Williamsport.
Susanna (Thomas) Storeng, 2003
physician assistant
Susanna is a PA for High Plains Community Health Center. In May 2019, she received a doctorate in medical science, graduating summa cum laude from University of Lynchburg. She is a health care advocate at the state and national level. She resides in Wiley, Colo.
Alexis Medero, 2019
civil engineering technology
Alexis is a site consultant for Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. He resides in Levittown.
Rebecca Gardner, 2014
general studies
Rebecca is a DTS (freight processing) lead for Big Lots. She resides in Williamsport.
Lauren Schuman, 2005
graphic design
Lauren is the digital communications director for Country Meadows Retirement Communities. She resides in Harrisburg.
Breanna Fieger, 2019
information assurance and cyber security
Breanna is a systems engineer for Solers. She resides in Arlington, Va.
Adam Yoder, 2011
building automation technology
Adam is a general manager for R. & J. Ertel. He resides in Williamsport.
John Worley, 1972
machinist general
John retired as a machinist from Amphenol Intercon Systems. He resides in Annville and is building a 1931 Ford Coupe street rod.
Stacy (Cochran) Reed, 2006
nursing
Stacy is a certified registered nurse practitioner in interventional cardiology for UPMC. She holds a Master of Science in nursing from Walden University and resides in Carlisle.
Paul Nee, 1962
tool design technician
Paul retired as manager of quality and environmental systems from Dorma Architectural Hardware in Reamstown in 2012, after 33 years of service. He authored "ISO 9000 in Construction," published by Wiley, and was a contributing author to "ISO 9000 Handbook." He has also contributed to numerous architectural publications, including The Construction Specifier and Doors and Hardware Magazine. He holds an associate degree in business management from Elizabethtown College and resides in Myerstown.
Debbie (Bower) Dawes, 1975
ornamental horticulture technology: floriculture
Debbie recently retired after 20 years as an elementary school teacher in Washington and Idaho, most recently teaching third grade in the Pontach (Idaho) School District. She and her husband have owned Wildlife Habitat Nursery, which grows native wetland plants, for 27 years. They reside in Princeton, Idaho.
Roxanna (Murray) Beaver, 1969
clerk-typist
Roxanna retired from Lee's Summit (Mo.) School District, where she was a focus facilitator in special education. She resides in Lake Winnebago, Mo.
Adriana Glotz, 2011
health information technology
Adriana is a certified medical assistant clinical associate for MedStar Health. She continued her education to receive an associate degree in medical assisting from Central Penn College. She resides in Forest Hill, Md.
Darren Layre, 2015
culinary arts and systems
Darren is executive sous chef for Alta Via. He resides in Pittsburgh.
Jessica (Wiegand) Layre, 2016
business administration: marketing
Jessica is a student support specialist in the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine's Office of Student Affairs and Diversity Programs. She resides in Pittsburgh.
Chad Hawksworth, 1993
plumbing and heating ventilation & air conditioning technology
Chad is a plumber for Hershey Entertainment, performing plumbing upkeep for Hersheypark, Hersheypark Stadium and Hersheypark Arena. He resides in Cleona.
Erik Graham, 2007
computer aided product design
Erik is a mechanical engineer for Container Testing Solutions. He resides in Youngsville.
Sam Shaffer, 2010
architectural technology
Sam is a real estate agent for Re/Max Edge. He resides in Hughesville.
Alan Paulhamus, 1963
mechanical drafting
Alan is a locomotive designer for General Electric. He resides in Erie.
Elisha Arantowicz, 2019
web and interactive media
Elisha is a marketing assistant for Purplegator, where she develops the company's internal websites and is a project manager for clients' websites.She resides in Birdsboro.
Barton Hetrick Jr., 2009
aviation maintenance technology
Barton is a program manager/manufacturing manager for Qortek, where he oversees the production of smart-material devices and high-density power electronics. He married Jennifer Cullin in October 2018. They reside in Williamsport.
William Coughlin III, 1997
paramedic
William is a firefighter for the City of New York Fire Department. He also works as a paramedic in Dutchess and Putnam counties. He resides in New Windsor, N.Y.
Marc MacCorkle, 2009
construction carpentry
Marc is a preload supervisor for UPS. He and wife, Laura, welcomed their second son, Grayson. They reside in Pottstown.
Robert Armstrong, 1998
culinary arts technology
Robert is retired and resides in Hughesville.
Eric Kahler, 2006
civil engineering technology, surveying technology
Eric is a construction inspection quality assurance/quality control field manager for McTish, Kunkel & Associates. He and wife, Kayla, welcomed their second child, daughter Lowen, in fall 2018. They reside in Jersey Shore.
Ryan Schramm, 1999
culinary arts technology
Ryan is the general manager for Pacific Group Resorts/Powderhorn Mountain Resort. He resides in Grand Junction, Colo.
Thomas Miele, 1982
computer information systems
Thomas retired from Penn National Insurance, where he was manager of information security and compliance. He resides in Reading.
Chad Sartori, 1998
general studies
Chad is a kindergarten teacher for Montoursville Area School District. He resides in Duboistown.