Christopher Gagliano retired in August 2025 after 13 years at Pennsylvania College of Technology, where he held the role of Director of the Plastics Innovation & Resource Center, supporting industry needs for workforce training and Research & Development projects.

For 25 years prior to Penn College, he worked in the heavy gauge thermoforming industry in a variety of roles including manufacturing, quality, tooling, engineering, and technical sales.

Outside of the wonderful world of plastics, he enjoys time with family and friends, traveling to bucket list destinations, and attending car shows to display one of his Mustangs.