Meet The Staff
Doug Walters
Executive Director
Doug Walters, Executive Director
Originally from New Jersey, Doug grew up attending a Presbyterian camp every summer. It was at camp, as a Counselor-in-Training, that Doug came to understand that God gives each of us special gifts and talents and calls us to serve as Christ’s hands and feet in the world.
Doug met his wife Lynn at camp, and together with their three children, enjoys being outdoors in the camp setting, especially when playing guitar around the campfire. In addition to his passion for “all things camp,” Doug is well known for his dough-tossing skills. The rumor is that this Jersey native makes a pretty mean homemade, from-scratch pizza that rivals any you’d find at your local pizzeria.
Lisa VanderPloeg
Office Manager
Lisa VanderPloeg, Office Manager
Lisa and her family moved to Hanover County from Chesapeake, VA in 1990 when her husband, Rick, was transferred for his job. Lisa enjoys cooking, sewing, and spending time outdoors with Rick and their 2 children.
Lisa would love to help you register your child for summer or winter camp programs or assist you, your church, school or organization plan a date for a retreat or other gathering at Camp Hanover. Need to tour our facilities? Give Lisa a call, and she will be happy to show you around this beautiful place apart.
Harry Zweckbronner
Associate Director of Programs
Harry Zweckbronner, Associate Director of Programs
Harry believes strongly in all aspects of Christian camping, and he is most passionate about team building and giving kids the opportunity to grow in their faith. A lifelong Presbyterian, Harry's experiences attending summer camp as both camper and staff member played a large role in shaping the person he is today. Because of this, he is passionate about helping others have similarly significant experiences.
Prior to joining the Camp Hanover team, Harry served for ten years as the Program Director at the Johnsonburg Presbyterian Center, where he oversaw the summer camp program and year round youth retreats. Before following the call into camp ministry, Harry taught high school history for 7 years. Harry has also served on the board of the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association and is a standards visitor for the American Camp Association.
In his down time, Harry loves spending time with his wife, Ann, and their children Molly, Katie, and Grace. He also likes to cook, coach youth sports, and is an avid sports fan.
Cindy Banks
Food Service Manager
Cindy Banks, Food Service Manager
Cindy loves to bless people with the comfort of good food. Before joining the Camp Hanover team in 2004, Cindy worked for 27 years in the school system. Cindy enjoys working alongside the Pathfinders in the kitchen, and knows how to put a smile on anyone’s face. Her strong faith and bright spirit are such blessings to this ministry.
Colleen Earp
Associate Director of Outdoor Ministry
Colleen Earp, Associate Director of Outdoor Ministry
Colleen joined the Camp Hanover Team in 2014. Her call to camping and retreat ministry stems from her love of nature and its interconnectedness. She is passionate about caring for creation, including people, and finds being in community with the earth and each other in a place apart to be a great setting to practice loving neighbors and enemies alike.
Colleen holds a BA degree in Geography from the University of Mary Washington and an MS degree in Geography from Rutgers University. She spent several teaching environmental courses, serving in a variety of youth and camping ministry roles, and volunteering in conservation work before spending a year as a Young Adult Volunteer in South Louisiana. There, she partnered with local non-profits and government agencies to bring environmental education and conservation projects to the attention of Presbyterian congregations and visiting mission groups. Colleen remains connected to the Presbytery of South Louisiana as a candidate for ordination, having completed a Master of Divinity at Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2019.
Colleen resides in Richmond, where she lives with her cats, books, and tea. She is a member of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Activist Council and an occasional adjunct professor at the University of Mary Washington. She enjoys traveling, learning, cooking, and music.
Larry Covington
Facilities Manager
Larry Covington, Facilities Manager
Larry also serves as an elder at Fairfield Presbyterian where he has been a member for over 40 years. Larry and his wife Elizabeth have two daughters – Lindsey is a first grade teacher in Hanover and Courtney is a preschool teacher in Hopewell. Larry enjoys restoring classic cars at his home in Old Church and displays his cars in local shows.
Floyd Berkeley
Housekeeping & Hospitality
Kaylyn McGhee
Traveling Day Camp Director
Traveling Day Camp Director
“Camp” has long been one of Kaylyn's passions. As a child, she attended many different summer camps. Years later, a wrong turn down a country road one afternoon lead Kaylyn to discover Camp Hanover. She joined the Camp Hanover team in 2012 and has served in a variety of leadership positions including Aquatics Program Coordinator and Unit Director. Kaylyn also currently serves as a Girl Scout leader.
These experiences are what has shaped her and helped to create her passion for working with youth. She feels called to help campers learn and grow while they are exploring creation.
