About Us

Nearly 10 years ago I picked up a magazine, flipped through the pages, and came across an article about honeybees. This article had a life-changing effect on me. Do they pollinate many of the delicious foods we enjoy today? Do they make yummy honey? Was their beeswax a source of light, before the light switch? YES! to all of the above.

Shortly after, I took my first beekeeping class in Austin, TX. Then another in Dallas. Then I was hooked. There is something about opening a beehive and seeing, smelling and listening to the wonders of these little striped buggers. The sensory overload is almost therapeutic.

Currently, I keep about 50 beehives spread throughout Northbrook and Glenview, IL. I also keep an apiary in Crystal Lake and McHenry, IL. My priority will always be to pollinate and beautify our communities and to increase its biodiversity. The excess honey my honeybees allow me to harvest is just a bonus for you and me. Every beekeeper you ask will tell you that they have the best honey, but in my case, it is the truth!

I was born and spent a few years of my childhood in Glenview. I remember many times running through the yard chasing Monarchs. How often do you see Monarchs in Glenview today? I am hoping the Chicago Honeybee Company can help our communities increase their biodiversity for all pollinators. Thank you for visiting our site and remember to support your local beekeepers!