The Cook-DuPage Beekeepers Association is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 1921, incorporated in 1953, and officially became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2017. The CDBA’s objectives are promoting the general interests of bee culture and the production and use of honey and other apiary products. It is also our goal to facilitate educational opportunities about beekeeping — for beekeepers and non-beekeepers alike.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the CDBA, please submit a contact form.
Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs
The elected 2025 officers were installed at the November 2024 CDBA meeting. The current CDBA Officers and Directors are:
If you would like to contact the Board of Directors, please submit a contact form.
| Office | Officer Name |
|---|---|
| President | Peter Soltesz |
| Vice President | Steve Archer, II |
| Secretary | Heather Heggemann |
| Treasurer | John Hayse |
Directors | |
| Director (2021) | Kim Kulton |
| Director (2022) | Jennifer Colandrea |
| Director (2024) | Pam Jankuski |
| Director (2024) | Bill Whitney |
Committee Chairs | |
| Membership | John Hayse |
| Newsletter Editor | Jennifer Colandrea |
| Webmaster | John Hayse |