kentucky State beekeepers association |
Board of DirectorsOfficers |
President (2024-2025): Tim Sheehan
| Vice President 2024-2025: Theresa Martin
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Secretary (2024-2026): Arren Heenan
| Membership Secretary (2024-2026): Phillip Patterson
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Treasurer (Appointed Until 2025): David Foster
| Assistant to Treasurer (Appointed Until 2025): Jessica MayesJessica Mayes has been on the KSBA board since 2021 and served as President in 2022. She currently serves on the board as Interim Treasurer and Grant Coordinator. She has been keeping bees since 2002 and currently has about 30 hives on her small farm in Bourbon County. Jessica is a member of the Kentucky Queen Bee Breeders as well as several local associations and can often be seen teaching and advocating for the Certified Kentucky Honey Producers program. As part of Lexmark’s Sustainability program, Jessica keeps 5 hives in the solar field at Lexmark where she has worked as corporate metallurgist since 2000. The honey from these hives is used for outreach and education, including partnerships with local breweries to promote honey bees and other pollinators. Jessica was awarded co-Beekeeper of the Year with Bonnie Joseph in 2022. |
Sergeant-at-Arms (Appointed Until 2025): Julie SteberJulie Steber started her beekeeping journey in 1982 assisting her brother and his friend, Duane Steber, with 100 colonies in Illinois. In 1986, Julie married Duane and moved to Kentucky where they brought 10 hives with them. Fast forward 38 years later after raising five children and retirement from public health, S & E Honey Farm is back to 100 colonies in central Kentucky. She is a UK Master Gardener in Mercer and Boyle counties. She has been a KSBA volunteer for two years and belong to the Ft. Harrod Bee Club. | Historian: Vacant |
Ex Officio Officers |
CKHP Manager: R. Scott Moore
Scott started beekeeping in 2017 and is a mentor for new beekeepers, including those in the Hives for Heroes program. He currently keeps hives in Henry County. Scott is a director on the Jefferson County board of Kentucky Farm Bureau where he advocates for policies that benefit beekeepers throughout Kentucky. With a technical background and a commitment to continuous improvement, Scott leverages scientific processes to promote sustainable agriculture and food security. | Kentucky State Apiarist: Amanda Skidmore
Amanda joined the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in May 2024 as the Kentucky State Apiarist. Her responsibilities include identifying infectious diseases for honeybee colonies and helping to eradicate those diseases. In addition, she will help to educate the non-beekeeping public about the importance of honeybees and offer best advice practice to the beekeeping community. |
Past President: Phil Craft |
Directors (Term 2023-2025) |
Laurie Eiden is a retired Cosmetology Instructor of 32 years. Before retiring, she decided she needed a hobby so she wouldn’t get bored. She decided on beekeeping. Laurie has been keeping bees for 5 years and finds it fascinating. She have met so many wonderful people. She enjoys mentoring people and catching swarms. Laurie currently has six hives on 52 acres in Grayson County. She belongs to the Hardin County Beekeepers Association as well as the Kentucky State Beekeepers Association and is a Certified Kentucky Honey producer. |
Directors (Term 2024-2026) |
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Chuck Collins is the owner and beekeeper at The Bee Barn. Established in 2012, The Bee Barn offers Beekeeping Supplies, Honey Bee Nucs, Package Bees, Queens and Honey from their store location in Paducah and their web site. Chuck has been a beekeeper for the last 13 years and currently serves as President of the Lake Barkley Beekeepers Association. Chuck previously worked as an executive in the utility contracting industry for more than 30 years. |
Volunteer Roles |
BeeLines Editor: Theresa Martin
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