Staff

John H. Schneider Bio

John is another Pennsylvania College of Technology Student working part time while attending college.  He is a mature young man who works well with everyone in the office and uses his skills to be a productive draftsman to the team.

He is always ready to learn and will do well in the field of Architecture.

Community

• Journey House – Board Member and Volunteer, Jan 2020 – Jan 2021
• Sojourner Truth Ministries – Serving Meals
• Central Pennsylvania Food Bank – Packing food items for distribution

Rebecca M. Newburg Bio

“Becca” began working for us part time in the spring of 2023 and committed to full time during the summer.  Becca possesses good organizational skills while learning the depth of Architectural Drafting and Design.  She works well with our staff and has very good communication skills.

Education

• Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Architecture Degree, 2018

Community

• Big Brothers, Big Sisters – Active in the Mentoring program

Representative List of Projects

• Lycoming County Polling Sites, Handicap Accessibility at over 80 Locations in Lycoming County
• New Creekside Home, Pine Creek. Pa.
• Bradford Humane Society, New Addition and Renovations, Bradford County, Pa
• YWCA, Fourth Floor Kitchen/Dining Renovations, Williamsport, Pa
• Keuka Lake, Home Renovations,  Penn Yan, NY

Samantha A. Machuca Bio

Samantha began working for the  Firm during the Summer of 2023 after her second year in school. Upon returning to school in the Fall, has continued to work part time as a CAD Operator.  She is also very experienced in 3D imaging which is an added asset in providing photo realistic project images for our clients to review.

Education

• West Virginia Wesleyan College,  Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Minor in Mathematics, 2018
• Pennsylvania College of Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Architecture, Completing her third year.

Representative List of Projects

• English Center Community Center,  English Center, Pa.
• Mountain Top Grace Community Church,  Liberty, Pa.
• Rowley House Museum, Kitchen Restoration,  Williamsport, Pa
• Various Home Renovation Projects

Carolyn L. Long Bio

Carolyn happens to be our most valuable staff person.  She handles all Accounting, Payroll, Invoicing and other functions to keep the Office running smoothly.  She comes to us with years of experience and has been an asset to the firm.

Education

Pennsylvania College of Technology, Studied Nursing, 1995

Developed her expertise is Bookkeeping at Tory Leather where is handled Accounting Services

Justin L. Belles Bio

Joining the Firm in 2022, Justin brought a positive attitude blending into the daily challenges of getting projects underway and complete.  He is learning the details necessary to become a well rounded draftsman and moving toward project management as well.

Education

• Kansas State University , Bachelor of Architecture, 2005
• Pennsylvania College of Technology, Associate Degree in  Architectural Technology, 1999

Community

• Little League Board of Directors – Player Agent , South Williamsport Little League, Pa.
• Baseball and Softball Umpire, Umpire in Chief – Coordinates Umpires

Representative List of Projects

• Lycoming County, Third Street Plaza, Third Floor Renovations, Williamsport, Pa.
• Young Men’s Republican Club, Williamsport, Pa.
•  Thomas Beaver Free Library,  Proposed Renovations, Danville Pa.
• Valley View Nursing Center, Office renovations, Montoursville Pa.

Anthony H. Visco, Jr., RA., AIA Bio

Licensure

• Initial Registration, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, Pennsylvania, 1979
• Reciprocal Registration
  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Connecticut

Education

• Bachelor of Architecture,  Kansas State University, 1973
• Associates Degree, Applied Science in Architectural Technology, Williamsport Area Community College, 1968

Educational Activities

• Pennsylvania College of Technology
  Member of the Architectural Advisory Board
• Adjunct Faculty Member

Municipal and Civic Activities

• City of Williamsport
  • Historical Architectural Review Board, Chairman
  • Millionaires Row Steering Committee, Chairman
  • International Code, Board of Variance Review, Chairman
• Lycoming United Way – Panel Chairman for Agency Reviews
• Lycoming Neighborhood Development Corporation:
  • Director on the Executive Committee
  • Past President
• American Red Cross
  • Former Board Member
• Boy Scouts of America – Susquehanna Council
  • Former Board Member
• North Central Sight Services
  • Former Board Member and Chairman
• Preservation Williamsport:
  • Board Member
  • Historic Architect
• Williamsport Rotary Club:
  • President 1996-1997
  • First Vice President 1995-1996
  • Second Vice President 1994-1995
  • Past Chairman of Program Committee
  • Past Chairman of Membership Committee

Eric Laughrey, RA. Bio

Upon joining Anthony H. Visco, Jr., Architects in 2001, Eric quickly showed his design, management, and organizational talents in becoming a valuable asset to our firm. He has served as Project Architect on numerous projects.

Eric possesses the ability to analyze the project details on a day-to-day basis. Eric approaches problems with a professional composure and portrays a calm demeanor under pressure. He is capable of addressing the tough questions for the sake of developing the best possible project. Eric provides daily office supervision of staff, and managing the flow of projects through our drafting department.

Registration

• Registered Architect – Pennsylvania 2024.

Education

• Pennsylvania College of Technology, Associate Degree in Applied Science in Architectural Technology, 2001
• Lycoming College, Bachelor Degree, Art History, 1998

Community

• Leadership Lycoming, Class of 2014
• Construction Specification Institute, North Central Penn Chapter
  • 2016-2018, Board of Directors
  • 2014-2016, President

Representative List of Projects

• Lycoming County Offices – Third Street Plaza – First Floor, Williamsport. Pa.
• Lycoming/Clinton County Joinder Board – Third Street Plaza, Williamsport. Pa.
• Journey Bank – New Corporate Offices, South Williamsport, Pa.
• Lycoming Housing Authority, Various Locations
• Tioga Housing Authority, Various Locations
• Bradford Housing Authority, Various Locations
• Williamsport / Lycoming Visitors Center and Chamber of Commerce
• Jersey Shore State Bank, Loyalsock and Muncy Branches
• River Valley Transit, Williamsport, PA
• Holiday Inn, Williamsport, PA
• North Central Sight Services, Williamsport, PA
• Firetree, various locations throughout PA, NY, VA
• Hughesville Area Public Library, Hughesville, PA
• Evangelical Community Hospital Cancer Center, Lewisburg, PA
• Salvation Army, Lock Haven, PA
• Lakemont School Apartments, Altoona, PA

Pat Russell, CSI, CDT Bio

Specification Writer / Administrative Assistant / Construction Document Technologist (CDT, 1996)

Community Involvement

• Pennsylvania College of Technology, Adjunct Faculty – Construction Management, 2008-2010, 2015
• Construction Specification Institute,  North Central Penn Chapter, Member, 1999 to present
  • Secretary, 2000 – present
  • President, 2008-2010, 2013-2014
  • Chairperson, Membership Committee
  • Newsletter Editor, 2013 – present
• Construction Specifications Institute, Middle Atlantic Region
  • Awards Committee Member, 2014-2015
  • Awards Committee Chairperson, 2016
  • Task Team Chairperson, 2017
• Assisted with Will Huffman Toy Train Expo 2007 to present

Awards

•  J. Robert Schrader Memorial CSI Service Award: 2006 – 2007