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Oregon State Beekeepers Association

Supporting Bees and Beekeeping Since 1921


OSBA Board of directors

Executive Officers
President Joe Maresh
Vice President Tom Cinquini
Secretary Barbara Derkacht
Treasurer Becca Fain
Past President John Jacob
Regional Representatives
North Coast Rick Olson
South Coast Mureen Walker
Columbia Basin Bill Edwards
Eastern Oregon Jordan Dimock
Portland MetroMandy Shaw
South Central Oregon Christy VanRooyen
Southwestern Oregon Andrew Watson
North Willamette Valley Nathan Richard
South Willamette Valley Pam Leavitt

Committees and more
Agriculture Liaison Harry Vanderpool
Fairs and ExhibitsBonnie King 
NominationsJason Rowan
Grants and FoundationsJan Lohman
Residential BeekeepingMike Rodia
NewsletterMandy Shaw
Website Mandy Shaw
Ask A Beekeeper  Harry Vanderpool
Oregon Master Beekeeper ProgramJen Holt
Honey Bee Research & Extension Dr. Dewey Caron
Dr. Andony Melathopoulos

Dr. Ramesh Sagili

The OSBA is a volunteer-operated organization. We put forth our efforts to benefit the bees, the beekeepers, and our industry.

The OSBA is currently seeking volunteers for events and our 2025 Board of Directors. If you are interested, please reach out to Jason Rowan, our nominations committee chair. 

The Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of honey bees and to the fields of beekeeping, apiculture, research, and education. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, education, and/or scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our stated purpose is to unite the beekeepers of Oregon in an effort to improve beekeeping in the state.
The Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of honey bees and to the fields of beekeeping, apiculture, research, and education. Members of the OSBA are a diverse group of individuals who share a fascination for the honey bee and its workings. We range from full-time beekeepers and pollinators with thousands of hives to hobbyists involved in back-yard beekeeping.

Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Copyright 2024.

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