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.
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.
Timothy Burger, 2006
heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology
Timothy is a commercial HVAC service technician for Worth & Co. He is married and resides in White Haven.
William Lechler, 1973
civil engineering technology
William is retired and resides in Galeton.
Michael Miller, 1992
toolmaking technology
Michael is a toolmaker for Lycoming Engines. He resides in Linden.
Shaun Bentz, 2007
civil engineering technology
Shaun is a senior highway engineer for Stantec Consulting Services Inc. He resides in Palmyra.
Frances (Sommerfeld) McMahon, 1994
office administration - executive
Frances is an administrative assistant for the Law & Public Safety Department at Sinclair Community College. She resides in Waynesville, Ohio, and recently welcomed her sixth grandchild (second grandson).
Robert Peckins, 1966
toolmaking technician
Robert is retired after 45 years in various management positions in the aerospace industry. He resides in Candor, N.Y.
Kevin Fry, 1994
industrial drafting technology
Kevin is an engineering and quality manager for Andritz. He resides in Montoursville.
Caleb Schirmer, 2016
landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis (2014) and applied management
Caleb is pursuing a doctorate in higher education administration from Bradley University. He is a coordinator of student success for Mid-America Christian University and resides in Moore, Okla.
Joe Tertel, 2002
graphic design
Joe married Liz Garneau on May 4, 2023. Alumni in attendance: Chris Legarski '03, graphic design; Lizzie Legarski '12, nursing; Phil Coffman '01, construction management; Kate (Bishop) Hunter '00, culinary arts technology; Rev. Lee Gable '02, construction management; Wendy (Frew) Nicodemus '05, graphic design; and Rick Boyer '03, graphic design. Joe and Liz reside in Harrisburg.