About Us

About Us

We are Kansas City and western Missouri area beekeepers who meet monthly to share knowledge, swap tips,
and promote beekeeping in western Missouri. Whether just beginning to explore the possibility of
keeping bees, a hobbyist beekeeper with a few hives in your backyard, a “side liner” earning
extra income, or a full time beekeeper, you will find something of value here.

 Contact us @ midwestbeekeeps@gmail.com

2023 Association Officers

President Marty Hansen Belton, MO 64012 (816) 863-1974
1st VP Programs James Brown Belton, MO 64012 jamesrown626gmail.com (760) 792-0415
2nd VP Membership Jackie Griffin 64086 jackie64086@yahoo.com (816)520-7865
3rd VP Editor Phil Duncan Harrisonville, MO 64701 phillipdu38@gmail.com (816) 380-2463
Secretary Lenora Woolsey Independence, MO 64057 lenorawoolsey@gmail.com (913)907-0574
Treasurer Kirsten Hollstrom Kansas City, MO 64137 kmhollstrom2@msn.com (816)686-2316
Auditor Robert Burns Paola. KS 66202 rburnshoney@gmail.com (913)481-3504
1st Board Member Robert Scott Oak Grove, MO 64075 bobbobthefrog@gmail.com (816)690-0042
2nd Board Member Harold Wright Grain Valley, MO 64029 (816) 578-4460
3rd Board Member Terry Wright Grain Valley, MO 64029 (816)578-4460
Webmaster James Murray Kansas City, MO 64131 midwestbeekeeps@gmail.com
Librarian John Martin Kansas City, MO 64134 jmartin98@comcast.net (816)726-6371

2023 Appointed Positions

Youth Scholarship Robert Scott Oak Grove, MO 64075 bobbobthefrog@gmail.com (816)690-0042
Hospitality Michelle Williams Belton, Mo 64012 (816) 785-3998
Honey Plants Meryl Lange Raymore, MO 64083 beemaw54@gmail.com (816) 797-1698
Urban Liaison Ezekiel Amador III Kansas city, MO 64108 zekeamador@aol.com (816) 612-9030