Advisory Council Member

Gene Brandi

Gene has been working with honey bees for more than 50 years., He established his own beekeeping business in 1978, a mere 45 years ago!  He has been involved in quite a few industry organizations over the years and has now “retired” from most of them.  Below is a partial list of some of his more substantial involvement:

• California State Beekeepers Association – Past President – Board of Directors for 37 years
• California Honey Advisory Board – member 6 years – Chairman 4 years
• Founding Board member of Project Apis m. –  Served on Board for 10 years
• Affiliated with National Honey Board – 15 years –  Board Member 6 years – Chairman 2001-2004
• American Beekeeping Federation – Board of Directors – 15 years – President 2016-2017
• Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees – Trustee 10 years – Chairman 2020-present