MIssion Statement

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Allison started SPC in 2019 and has been managing the daily operations since. Known by many clients simply as "the bee lady". Allison has a scientific education and a background in a variety of agricultural related industries. She brings that diverse knowledge to beekeeping, pollinator habitat management, and her expert customer service. 

Stephanie started beekeeping in 2020 after buying a property out in the country. They learned the basics from Heather, former owner of Scottsville Supply Company, who connected them with Allison and SPC in 2022. In addition to beekeeping, Stephanie is an author of fantasy and sci-fi novels. They split their time between Charlottesville and Buckingham County, enjoying the best of both worlds.

Malcolm spent most of the summers of his childhood looking over the shoulder of his grandfather in Alsace, France as his grandfather bred and cared for Buckfast honey bees. Malcolm finally picked up the family hobby in 2020 with a backyard hive in Charlottesville, and joined SPC as a beekeeper in 2022. Outside of the beekeeping he does for work, he does even more beekeeping with the Central Virginia Beekeepers Association, and he volunteers for the local network of free community fridges and Charlottesville Food Not Bombs. In a prior life he was an evolutionary biologist, and brings to his beekeeping a deep curiosity about how species coexist and coevolve.

Elizabeth started her beekeeping journey in 2024 when she began apprenticing with Allison at Thistlerock Meadery.  She then joined the Siller team in 2025. She’s also a videographer/photographer and lives on a small farm with sheep and chickens. She spends a lot of her time on the farm building things out of wood and spinning her sheep’s wool. 

Zachary Beach is a beekeeper with three years of hands-on experience, as well as a skilled equipment operator with eight years of experience. He is known for his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to safe, efficient operations. Outside of work, Zachary enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending quality time with his family.