Pastors and Staff
Richard Jorgensen
Pastor
The Rev. Richard E. T. Jorgensen, Jr. began his service as the Intentional Interim Pastor of Camp Hill Presbyterian Church on November 17, 2025, and he is delighted to accompany the congregation as we discern and plan for the future.
Richard was ordained in 1989 and served 23 years as a parish pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. From August 2012 until November 2025, Richard served as the Director for Evangelical Mission for the Lower Susquehanna Synod ELCA and he assisted leaders and congregations as they met the challenges and transitions of ministry. Richard received his training as an Intentional Interim Pastor through the Interim Ministry Network and he is especially pleased to have this opportunity to serve at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church.
Richard has been married to the Rev. Dr. Janyce Jorgensen since 1986 and together they have two married adult children, four grandchildren, and two tuxedo cats. Richard cares for his own soul through hiking, praying the Psalms, spending time with his family and weekly trivia games with his friends.
Don Potter
Pastor of Visitation
Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Donald Potter has been the Pastor of Visitation at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church since March of 2018. A graduate of Spring Arbor College (MI) and Princeton Theological Seminary (NJ) and ordained in 1976, Don has served three Presbyterian churches in his 39 year career including Grace Presbyterian Church in Kittanning, PA, Mechanicsburg (PA) Presbyterian Church, and the Presbyterian Congregation in Middletown, PA. Don retired at the end of 2015.
Committed to Christ and the church, Don tries to embody the love and presence of Jesus Christ. He seeks to be a good listener and enjoys visiting members and friends of CHPC.
Hannah Harner
Director of Christian Education (DCE)
Hi, I’m Hannah! I grew up in Liverpool, Pennsylvania, where I was an active member of Liverpool United Methodist Church. When I moved to Camp Hill, I became part of the Camp Hill Presbyterian Church family.
I’ve always had a heart for teaching and spent over a decade in the classroom with 1st and 2nd graders before stepping away to raise my three wonderful children as a full-time mom and homemaker.
I hold bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education from Susquehanna University, as well as two master’s degrees from Wilkes University—one in Literacy with Reading Specialist certification and another in Educational Development & Strategies.
I’m passionate about helping children and families grow in faith and love, and I’m so excited to serve this community as the Director of Christian Education.
Byron Mikesell
Director of Music & Organist
Byron has an extensive background as a musician and music educator having served as both an elementary school and high school music teacher and administrator. He is a highly skilled organist, pianist, vocalist, band and choir director. He also frequently volunteers his talents, performing at nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.
Byron holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from Susquehanna University and has completed graduate coursework at the University of the Arts in music education, West Chester University in music education, and Temple University in education administration.
Byron’s call is to use his musical talents to the honor and glory of God!
Dana Tarnoci
Preschool Director
Dana holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Bowling Green State University and has held elementary education teaching certificates in North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia and Ohio.
Prior to becoming Director, Dana taught at the Camp Hill Presbyterian Church Preschool for eight years. The mother of one college and one high school age children, she lives in Mechanicsburg with her husband.
