Our committee members accomplish much of the work done by the MN Honey Producers Association. All members of the association are asked to consider working on a committee.
If you are interested in joining a committee or just want to find out more about a particular committee shown below, Please Click Here.
Research
This committee provides continuing support for research projects sponsored by the MHPA and also provides assistance choosing additional efforts that we will support.
Members
Dan Whitney - Committee Leader
Marla Spivak
Mark Sundberg
Katie Lee
Ambassador
The Ambassador Committee creates opportunities for individuals to promote beekeeping, bee health and the use of honey in Minnesota.
Members
Josh Munoz - Committee Leader
Liz Schroeder
Sara Keskey
Brooke Nikkila
Magazine / Beeline
This committee creates regular communication publications sent to members and made available at public events.
The Promotion Committee provides a public relations and educational face for the Minnesota Honey Producers Association.
Members
Becky Masterman - Committee Leader
Josh Munoz
Sara Keskey
Jerome Rossi
Website
This committee creates and maintains the Association's web site.
Members
Jeff Charnes - Committee leader
Jerome Rossi
Convention
This committee plans and hosts the Association's annual convention working with host Hotels and finding primary presenters and vendors for the event.
Members
Liz Schroeder - Committee Leader
Greg Renstrom
Sara Keskey
State Fair
This group plans and manages our annual presence at the Minnesota State Fair.
Members
David Ellingson - Committee Leader
Cristie Maki
Sara Keskey
Liz Schroeder
Greg Renstrom
Mark Sundberg
Legislative
This group works with association members to define concerns and works with legislative leaders and committees in government to advance the needs of the beekeeping community in our state.
Members
Mark Sundberg - Committee Leader
Dave Schroeder
Dan Whitney
Marla Spivak
Liz Schroeder
Wes Hull
History
This committee gathers and maintains the association's collection of historical documents, photography, and other memorabilia.
Members
Mark Sundberg - Committee Leader
Bridget Mendel
Habitat
The Habitat Committee is a MHPA initiative formed to support beekeepers. Our goal is to promote the installation and maintenance of bee forage, support the need for apiary sites and connecting our organization with groups that influence pollinator habitat.
Members
Becky Masterman - Committee Leader
Dan Whitney - Committee Leader
Marla Spivak - Advisor
Mark Sundberg
Katie Lee
Bridget Mendel
Dave Ellingson
Dave Schroeder
Wes Hull
Audit
This committee ensures the integrity of the association's finances by conducting annual reviews of all accounting records.
Members
Dave Ellingson - Committee Leader
Conrad Leggatt
Vicki Hull
Resolutions
This group maintains a list of resolutions, updated annually by membership, that define major objectives of the Association.
Members
Liz Schroeder -Committee Leaders
Gary Reuter
Jeff Hull
Nominations
This committee searches for and recommends members to be considered for elected positions in the Association.
Members
Dan Whitney - Committee Leader
Bear
This committee works to identify solutions to the ever increasing incidence of bear damage to apiaries in the state.
Members
Wes Hull - Committee Leader
Dave Schroeder
Becky Masterman
Dan Whitney
Mark Sundberg
John Holte
Ike Strohmeier
Executive
A committee appointed by the association President when needed.
Members
- As Needed -
Committee members must be current MHPA members. Responsibilities of the committee members include attending our annual convention and annual meeting, and scheduled committee meetings.
