Our Roots in Every Hive
Small-Town Beginnings. Scientific Rigor. Local Stewardship.
Amanda and Whitley built A & W Apiaries from a shared curiosity about pollinators and a desire to make beekeeping safer, more accessible, and more effective. From community hives to research-based curricula, A & W blends hands-on fieldwork with formal science to deliver services and training that produce measurable results — for beekeepers, farms, and our environment.
Meet The Founders
Amanda & Whitley — Science + Care
Meet Other Members
Tony Fred
Chief Beekeeping Officer
Founder and chief visionary, Tony is the driving force behind the company. He loves to keep his hands full by participating in the development of the software, marketing, and customer experience strategies.
Mich Stark
Chief Executive Officer
Mich loves taking on challenges. With his multi-year experience as Commercial Director in the software industry, Mich has helped the company to get where it is today. Mich is among the best minds.
Aline Turner
Chief Technical Officer
Aline is one of the iconic people in life who can say they love what they do. She mentors 100+ in-house developers and looks after the community of thousands of developers.
Iris Joe
Chief Beekeeping Officer
Iris, with her international experience, helps us easily understand the numbers and improves them. She is determined to drive success and delivers her professional acumen to bring the company to the next level.
Our Mission & Commitment
For Bees, Beekeepers, and Communities
Our mission is to transform beekeeping education through science-driven training that prioritizes beekeeper safety, hive health, and long-term sustainability. We pair research and field-tested practice to empower beekeepers at every level and to support thriving ecosystems through pollination and conservation.