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.
Emily Witherow, 2023
building construction technology and concrete science technology
Emily is employed by Armitage Interiors. She resides in Perkasie.
Ryan DiRienzo, 2022
plastics & polymer engineering technology
Ryan is a technical service process engineer for Solvay-Cytec Group. He married Izabel Ramer '21, business management, on Oct. 14, 2023. They reside in Ridgefield, Conn.
April (Brought) Bryer, 2015
nursing
April is a resource intensive care RN for UPMC Williamsport. She holds Critical Care Registered Nurse certification. She resides in Milton and welcomed her second son, Pierce, in February 2023. He joins brother, Griffin.
Clayton Gummo, 2016
electrical occupations
Clayton is a maintenance supervisor, overseeing maintenance and facilities needs across Texas A&M University athletics and recreation facilities. He supervises a crew of 25 tradesmen and maintenance technicians to perform over $4 million in maintenance. He is employed by SSC Services for Education. He received a Texas A&M Athletic Department award for service and dedication to the department. After his Penn College graduation, he worked as an electrical contractor and general contractor. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in sports management from Lock Haven University. He also worked in grounds maintenance for Penn State Athletics, as well as with NFL and NCAA championships. He resides in College Station, Texas.
Nathan Lott, 2011
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Nathan is an application engineer for ESAB Welding and Cutting. He runs the day-to-day operations of the application engineering lab in Hanover, developing procedures for end users. He is married, has two children and resides in Parkton, Md.
Joan Barnickel, 2003
manufacturing engineering technology
Joan is a production engineer for Fibox. She resides in Linthicum Heights, Md.
Nathan Lavallee, 2020
building automation technology: heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology concentration
Nate is an HVAC/electrical/plumbing maintenance mechanic for Penn College. He resides in Loganton.
Nick Henning, 2022
human services & restorative justice
Nick is a reentry coordinator for GEO Reentry Services. He meets with individuals facing incarceration and helps to set them up with resources and appointments for a successful transition back into the community. He resides in Williamsport.
Elena Girio, 2020
applied human services
Elena is a case manager for The GEO Group. She resides in Williamsport.
Ian Hoffman, 2013
ornamental horticulture: landscape technology emphasis
Ian is an assistant with landscaping and fence installation for Hoffman Landscape and Fence. He resides in Bradford.
Troy Stair, 2019
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Troy is a technical support regional applications engineer for Fronius USA. He provides technical welding support to all Fronius customers in the U.S. Southeast. He also holds an associate degree in automotive restoration technology from Penn College (2016). He resides in Rock Spring, Ga.
Gregory Solyak, 2011
automotive technology management
Gregory is a body shop director for Preston Automotive Group. He resides in Berlin, Md.
Diane Shaheen, 1988
individual studies
Diane completed a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies: business and leadership on Aug. 31, 2023. She resides in Lee, Mass.
Howard Minnick, 1970
electronics technology
Howard is retired and resides in Harrisburg.
Dennis Leber, 1971
electrical construction
Dennis retired in 2017 from the U.S. House of Representatives as a senior systems network engineer. He was also a research technician and engineer for AMP Inc. He resides in York.
Kelly (Poff) Bogle, 2005
business administration: management
Kelly is a Starbucks store manager. She resides in Milton.
Eric Herr, 1988
building construction technology
Eric is owner/realtor/property manager for Lighthouse Real Estate. He resides in Gap.
Matthew Nichols, 1967
automotive technology
Matthew is retired from Mack Trucks. He has been married since 1972, has two grandsons and four great-grandchildren and is enjoying retirement in Lehighton.
Alex Cassada, 2022
network administration & engineering technology
Alex is an items analyst for Lockheed Martin, responsible for logistics and operations for the Apache helicopter program. He resides in Gilbert, Ariz.
Oana Stingu, 2014
physician assistant
Oana is an emergency medicine PA for United Health Services Hospitals. She resides in Binghamton, N.Y.
Thomas Chambers, 1972
electronics technology
Thomas retired in 2016 following a 45-year career, during which he worked for three telecommunications companies as a technician, supervisor and manager. He resides in Birdsboro.
Matthew Price, 2004
technology management and diesel technology (2002)
Matthew is a construction parts manager for Wengers of Myerstown. He resides in Lebanon.
Stacy (Womer) Centi, 2004
culinary arts technology and dietary manager technology
Stacy is an insurance agent for Jeff Bouder Insurance Agency. She's also a Girl Scout leader. She resides in Carlisle with her husband, Michael J. '04, civil engineering technology and surveying technology. They have a son and a daughter.
Phillip Murphy, 2004
electronics engineering technology
Phillip is an electronics technician for the U.S. Army. He resides in Aberdeen, Md.
Jennifer (Karchner) Kershner, 2013
health information technology
Jennifer is a national registered certified medical assistant for Geisinger. She got married in August 2023 and has two rescue dogs and two rescue cats. She resides in Williamsport.
Bronsen Kunz, 2016
on-site power generation
Bronsen is a technician for Foley Inc., doing maintenance and repairs on generators and industrial equipment. He resides in Boyertown.
Jared Narber, 2005
graphic design
Jared is a senior graphic designer for Sesame Workshop. He resides in New York City.
Scott Reiter, 1978
tool design technology
Scott is retired after 36 years with SKF USA Inc., where he served as a tool designer, manufacturing engineer, reset reduction coordinator, manufacturing supervisor and inventory management supervisor. He has umpired for Little League, American Legion leagues and high school in Pennsylvania and Georgia, including five All American Amateur Baseball Association tournaments and four Little League Baseball state tournaments, as well as the 2019 Little League Junior League Baseball East Region tournament. He has two grown children and resides in Jefferson, Ga., with his wife.
Anthony Piccari, 2008
automotive technology management
Anthony is a regional aftersales manager for Porsche Cars North America, responsible for 11 Porsche retailers in the Philadelphia metro region. He is a member of Penn College's Automotive Technology Management Advisory Committee. He resides in Furlong with his "warrior wife," who beat breast cancer in 2021, and two children.
Regina Peluzzo, 2020
civil engineering technology
Regina is a structural engineer for RPA Engineering. She designs and analyzes anything from a concrete slab to a small building for its structural integrity. Many clients require analysis for making changes to their buildings. She earned her Engineer in Training certificate during her senior year at Penn College and has been working toward her Professional Engineer license since graduation. She resides in Reading.