LEADERSHIP

Charles Larson
Founder, president & director

Richard Homer (Homer Apiaries)
Co-founder and director

Davey Hackenberg Jr. (Hackenberg Apiaries)
Co-founder and director

Seth Homer
Co-founder and director

James Doan
Co-founder director

Stewart Hennefer
Executive Vice President

Ben Seethaler
Branding and Grant Development Management

Corey Ford
National Coordinator

Maria Russell
Regional Coordinator

Gary Aquilla Jr.
Senior Operations Consultant

Barb Strahm
Director of National Funding
Trillion Bees Earth is a visionary initiative managed by dedicated multi-generational beekeepers who are deeply committed to the welfare of bees and the enhancement of social conditions within their communities. These beekeepers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience passed down through the generations, ensuring that the practices they employ not only promote the health and sustainability of bee populations but also foster a positive impact on the environment and society at large.
Their efforts go beyond simply maintaining hives; they actively engage in educational programs to raise awareness about the crucial role bees play in our ecosystems and food systems. By collaborating with local farmers, schools, and community organizations, they strive to create a harmonious relationship between humans and pollinators, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity and healthy habitats.
Additionally, the beekeepers are focused on improving social conditions by creating job opportunities within the community, promoting fair trade practices, and supporting local economies. Through their commitment to ethical beekeeping and social responsibility, Trillion Bees Earth not only enhances the lives of the bees they care for but also uplifts the communities they are a part of, fostering a future where both people and pollinators can thrive together.

Beekeepers

Richard Homer
Homers Honeybees, UT

Seth Homer
Homers Honeybees, UT

Davey Hackenberg Jr.
Hackenberg Apiaries, PA

Joseph Hackenberg
Hackenberg Apiaries, PA

James Doan
Doan Farms and Apiaries, NY

Joe Butala
Honey House Apiaries, WI

Shannon Wallace
Wallace Apiaries, OK

Jan Christianson
Christianson Honey, MN

Eric Teichert
Panoptic Bee Farms, ID

Yancy Childs
Childs Apiaries, UT

Travis Grigg
Grigg Apiaries, MT