CHPC Pastors and Staff
Nancy Conklin
Pastor and Head of Staff
Coming to vocational ministry after a career in private practice litigation, Pastor Nancy brings 22 years of experience in youth and family, interim, and pastoral ministry.
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She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Trenton State College (now the College of New Jersey), a law degree from Seton Hall Law School, and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.
The heart of her call to ministry, within and outside the walls of the church, is to foster spiritual growth from cradle to grave in the lives of people who hunger and thirst for deeper meaning and a greater purpose in their lives as children of God.
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!
Andrea Ebeling
Office Manager
Andrea Abolins Ebeling is Camp Hill Presbyterian Church’s office manager, as well as a member of the congregation. She returned to this area eight years ago, after living in western Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Vermont. A graduate of Penn State, she worked in communications before spending many years as a stay-at-home mother and school/community/church volunteer.
Andrea has two sons: Alec, a barista/musician/grad student living in Pittsburgh with his wife, Allie, and Nate, a history major and percussionist at Lebanon Valley College. She enjoys exploring the arts, traveling, watching Pittsburgh sports, and spending time with her wonderful family and 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.
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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.
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.
