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.
Brad Evans, 1989
forest technology
Brad is a local manager for F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts. He resides in Chambersburg.
Kevin Tarr, 1988
electronics technology
Kevin is an application developer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He married Vicky Jean Strohecker in June 2015. They reside in Enola.
William Bubb, 1961
architectural drafting
William retired from PennDOT as a roadway management systems coordinator. He resides in Montoursville.
Lorenzo Adams, 1991
construction carpentry
Lorenzo is a housekeeping supervisor for Veterans Affairs. He resides in Coatesville.
Jillian (Bliss) Cummings, 1998
early childhood education
Jillian married Jim Cummings in June 2016. She is a lead teacher at KinderCare Learning Center. They reside in Brackenridge.
Craig Reitz, 2001
graphic design
Craig is the lead graphic designer for Restek Corp. He resides in State College.
Tyler Kline, 2010
hospitality management
Tyler is a route sales representative for Schwan's. He resides in Port Royal.
Samantha (Catlin) Bruinooge, 2012
graphic design
Samantha married Chad Bruinooge, 2013 (construction management) on Feb. 3, 2017. She is a production graphic artist for Woolrich. They reside in Roaring Branch Township.
Benjamin Thayer, 2016
residential construction technology and management
Benjamin is a project engineer for Harkins Builders. He resides in Reisterstown, Md.
Joseph Delibertis, 2004
building construction technology
Joseph is president of D&S Elite Construction. He resides in Douglassville.
Tara (Hiepler) Hagenberger, 2004
architectural technology
Tara is a land development manager for Landmark Homes. She resides in Lancaster.
Michael Fornwalt, 1989
construction carpentry
Michael is an area manager for Genuine Parts Co., overseeing the success of nine NAPA Auto Parts stores. He resides in Muncy.
Jacob Yi, 2010
collision repair technology
Jacob is a painter for Autobody Images. He resides in Elkridge, Md.
Matthew Staub, 2007
electronics engineering technology
Matthew is a printed circuit board design engineer for Google's consumer electronics division. He resides in Oak Park, Ill.
Adam Leister, 2009
construction management
Adam is an electrician for Energy Culture, an electrical and solar provider in New South Wales, Australia. He resides in Naremburn, Australia.
Christopher Ruggiero, 2002
paramedic technology
Christopher is the primary paramedic instructor at Greenville Technical College. He resides in Simpsonville, S.C.
Michael Koller, 1975
automotive mechanics
Michael is owner and president of Atlantic Caisson Corp., a foundation driller. He resides in York.
Joseph Wienches, 2014
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Joseph is a quality engineer for John Deere pull-behind scrapers and sugar cane loaders. He resides in Laplace, La.
Renee (Hoffman) MacDonald, 2007
architectural technology
Renee is a CAD technician for Commercial Display and Design. She married Taylor MacDonald on Oct. 24, 2015. They reside in Oxford, N.Y.
Dana Carver, 1981
aviation maintenance technician
Dana is an aviation safety inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration. He resides in Ypsilanti, Mich.
Linda Sweely, 1982
food and hospitality management
Linda operates a farm, where she produces vegetables with aquaponics and pasture-raised pork and eggs. She resides in Mansfield.
Alexander Litvinchuk, 1998
automotive technology management
Alexander is a test engineer for Dorman Products. He resides in Quakertown.
Don Schroyer, 1974
forest technology
Don is a retired forest consultant/invasive noxious weed specialist. He resides in Las Animas, Colo.
David Adams, 1998
graphic design
David is director of public works for the U.S. Army. He resides in Honolulu.
Mark Robison, 1989
landscape/nursery technology
Mark is self-employed and resides in York.
Tracy DeCoursey, 1987
engineering drafting technology
Tracy retired from PennDOT as a draftsman designer. "After retirement in 2007, I wanted some formal education in a field I enjoy, so I enrolled in the professional cooking course in Fall 2012. ... I enjoyed the whole process!" he said. "When the golden glitter of the retirement ladder has worn off, (Penn College) has many opportunities for the retired sector to enjoy." He resides in Williamsport.
Michael Stuck, 1994
occupational therapy assisting
Michael is a nursing home administrator for Laurelwood Care Center. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association and a certified Eden Associate. He resides in Johnstown.
Elizabeth Montgomery, 2009
information technology: technician
Elizabeth is an operator for Kellogg Co. She resides in Montoursville.
Robert Jackson III, 2017
residential construction technology and management: building construction technology
Robert is a project superintendent for Dan Ryan Builders. He resides in Butler.
Cory Callihan, 2017
building automation technology
Cory travels the world as an Automation & Controls Expert Services application engineer I for Trane. He resides in Portersville.