Pocono Mountain Street Rod Association Awards $1,000 Scholarship

The Pocono Mountain Street Rod Association awarded $1,000 to be given to two Johnson College Automotive Technology students. The Automotive Technology Program prepares students to enter into the work force as entry-level technicians in the many phases of the automobile, truck, and diesel industries.

This is the seventh year for the scholarship by the club, which raises funds through Cruise Nights held at the Viewmont Mall parking lot on the last Friday of each month. Cruise Nights help raise funds for their scholarship at Johnson College as well as other charitable community activities. The next Cruise Night is on August 28th at 6:00 p.m. at the Viewmont Mall.

(From left to right) George Caswell, ‘51, Pocono Mountain Street Rod Association Board of Directors; Joseph Sternick, President of Pocono Mountain Street Rod Association; Thomas Lello, Treasurer of Pocono Mountain Street Rod Association; and Denise Nazarenko, Johnson College Director of Development
(From left to right) George Caswell, ‘51, Pocono Mountain Street Rod Association Board of Directors; Joseph Sternick, President of Pocono Mountain Street Rod Association; Thomas Lello, Treasurer of Pocono Mountain Street Rod Association; and Denise Nazarenko, Johnson College Director of Development

Johnson College Announces New Board Members for 2015-2016

Johnson College announces that four new members have been selected to serve on the Board of Directors. The new members were installed at the April 2015 meeting of the Board of Directors.  New board members include Mr. Moises Almonte, Mr. Joshua J. Baran, Mr. Michael J. Pacyna, and Mr. Thomas R. Quinnan.

Mr. Almonte is the Director & Senior Vice President of PNC Wealth Management. He attended New York University and studied accounting. Mr. Almonte has previous board experience from serving on the Advisory Board at Project Acorn. He resides in Tannersville.

Mr. Baran is the Chief Technology Officer at Extol International. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Lehigh University. Mr. Baran has board experience from several organizations, including Junior Achievement, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Lackawanna, NEPA Alliance, Penn’s Northeast, and The Scranton Plan. He resides in Schuylkill Haven.

Mr. Pacyna is the Executive Vice President & Chief of Business Development at Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Scranton. He resides in Clarks Summit.

Mr. Quinnan is the Vice President of Engineering at Leeward Construction, Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering management from Wilkes University.  He has board experience from his involvement with National Utility Contractors (President 2011-2012) and presently Northeast Director, and the Welcome Lake Rod and Gun Club. He resides in Covington Township.

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