About

Alberta Beekeepers Commission has served the interests of Alberta beekeepers since 1933.

Healthy bees, innovative producers and one super food.

Today, Alberta’s commercial honey producers manage over 20 billion bees, representing over 315,000 colonies, to produce on average over 33 million pounds of pure honey each year. That makes Alberta the #1 honey producer in Canada.

Alberta Beekeepers Commission has served the interests of Alberta beekeepers since 1933. Today, we support our 160 producers, work with industry and other partners to innovate and grow, and fund research to keep our bees healthy and our industry sustainable.

Read on to learn more about our producers and their bees, our work and of course, pure and natural Alberta honey.


Our Vision

A vibrant, healthy, and growing Alberta beekeeping and honey industry.

Our Mission

Creating an environment where bees and their keepers thrive.


   


 

2025 – 2026 Board of Directors

These 10 Alberta beekeepers have been chosen by producers to direct and oversee the work of the Alberta Beekeepers Commission.

 

Curtis Miedema
President | Director North-West Region

Barrhead AB T7N 1N2
T 780.206.4483

Lance Dubeau
Vice President | Director at Large

St. Lina, AB T0A 2Z0
587-252-3097

Paul Greidanus
Director South Region | Treasurer

Sturgeon County AB T8R 0M1
T 780.939.6712

Amber Ozero
Director at Large

Parkland County, AB T7Y 2E8
T 780.964.0897

Daxson McDonald
Director, North East Central

Whitecourt AB
T 780.706.0141

Dan Pala
Director at large

Wembley AB
T 780.832.5809

Michael Molenkamp
Director at Large

Ardrossan AB T8G 2B9
T 780.222.8007

Corinna Williams
Director Peace Region

St. Isidore AB T0H 3B0
T 780.618.5239

Herman Van Reekum
Shadow Director

Calgary, AB

Kevin Nixon
CHC Director

Red Deer County, AB
T 403-588-6685

Lorne Prins
CHC Delegate

Lacombe, AB T4L 2NS
T 780-893-2337

Meet Our Staff

These professionals carry out the day-to-day operations of the Alberta Beekeepers Commission, under the direction and oversight of the Board of Directors.

 

Connie Phillips
Executive Director

Office address  |  70 Alberta Ave, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3B1 (BeeMaid building).

C 780.289.5604

Jules Ham
Business & Communications Manager

Office address  |  70 Alberta Ave, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3B1 (BeeMaid building).

Maren Vickers
Apiary Technician, ABC Tech Transfer Program

Office address  |  70 Alberta Ave, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3B1 (BeeMaid building).

Isabela Bernsdorf
Apiary Technician, ABC Tech Transfer Program

Office address  |  70 Alberta Ave, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3B1 (BeeMaid building).

Tom Northcott
Communications Advisor

Office address  |  70 Alberta Ave, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3B1 (BeeMaid building).

Emily Olson
Communications Specialist (on maternity leave)

Office address  |  70 Alberta Ave, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3B1 (BeeMaid building).