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The Pastors and Staff of
Camp Hill Presbyterian Church

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.

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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.

Don Potter - Pastor of Visitation

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. 

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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!

Byron Mikesell - Director of Music and Organist

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.

Dana Tarnoci
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