Mentors - Northeast Indiana Beekeepers Association
If you are in need of a mentor to help with your beekeeping or would be willing to help other beekeepers as a mentor, you can reach Harry Jones at ph: 260-715-1453 or email: hojones3@gmail.com. Working with a Mentor is highly recommended for the beginning beekeeper and highly productive.
Mentor List:
Bruce Kennedy, Albion
ph. 636-7254
Doug Cheek, Auburn
ph. 413-6337
Dave Myers, Auburn
ph. 750-3673
Joe Hoover, Auburn
ph. 410-1085
Brian Smith, Auburn (south)
ph. 403-3720
Dean Gerber, Bluffton
ph. 565-3773
Harry Jones, (NW) Ft. Wayne
ph. 715-1453 or 637-1453
Ted Braun, Ft. Wayne
ph. 625-3477
Glenn Hile, Ft. Wayne
ph. 485-5675
Walt Schroeder, Ft. Wayne
ph. 402-0222
Mike Miller, Ft. Wayne
ph. 493-0481 or cell: 467-0640
Phil Verhoff, SW Allen Co
ph. 449-5932
Denzil Terry, Kendalville
ph. 347-5461
Lowell Schlatter, Spencerville
ph. 238-4117
For those of you who simply want to e-mail your questions, neibabees@gmail.com.
Swarm Removal
We provide volunteer beekeepers to remove swarms of honeybees in our community. Call Rick Stephens (260) 610-1040 if you need assistance.
New Beekeeper Mentoring
For the new beekeeper, or just an extra set of hands and eyes for troubleshooting, we have a list of seasoned apiarists ready to answer any questions.
Local Honey
You can find local honey for sale here.