Meet Our Team
Kamon Reynolds - Expo Founder
About Kamon
Kamon is the co-founder of the North American Honey Bee Expo. He started keeping bees as a teenager, and to this day, his favorite work is maintaining healthy hives and talking shop with fellow beekeepers. He and his wife of 14 years, Laurel Reynolds, co-run the Expo and all their beekeeping operations.
Together with their children, Kathleen and Jimmy, they manage 200 hives, homeschool, and enjoy the outdoors. When not working bees, Kamon loves snorkeling, gardening, reading anything Lord of the Rings, and joking around with his kids and team. His goal for the Bee Expo is to keep bringing energy, innovation, and joy to beekeepers across North America.
Contact Kamon - chris@nahbexpo.com
Laurel Reynolds - Expo Founder
About Laurel
Laurel is the co-founder of the North American Honey Bee Expo. Married to Kamon for 14 years, she’s equal parts chief encourager and voice of reason—especially when his big ideas need a little grounding. At the Expo, Laurel is the go-to person for everything from merchandise to ticketing and name tags, helping attendees feel welcomed and informed from the moment they arrive.
Outside the Expo, Laurel loves the outdoors and is often chasing critters, hoping Kamon will let her bring one home. She’s a passionate home cook and gadget-loving baker, always whipping up something delicious. She also homeschools their two children, Kathleen and Jimmy, and has been in the bee yards alongside Kamon since before they were married.
Contact Laurel - chris@nahbexpo.com
Chris Madaras - Chief Operating Officer
About Chris
Chris helps plan and execute the Bee Expo at the highest level and works full-time for the event. He also keeps a few beehives in Ohio. Outside of work, he’s a father, husband, and amusement park enthusiast. He first got involved with the Bee Expo four years ago after reaching out to Kamon, bringing a background in event planning, management, and web and graphic design.
He’s passionate about learning more about beekeeping and helping the Expo grow each year. A fun fact: he once dressed up as a ketchup bottle at a minor league baseball game and was tackled by the mascot during a race! This year, he’s especially excited to see the latest tech in the industry and hopes every attendee leaves with new knowledge—and a few new friends.
Contact Chris - chris@nahbexpo.com
Josh Voorhees - Chief Development Officer
About Josh
Josh has been part of the North American Honey Bee Expo team since its inception and joined the organization full-time in 2026. He works closely with Kamon on a wide variety of projects that help support the Expo and the company’s continued growth.
Josh grew up in rural Oregon, where he raised poultry, goats, and sheep. As a teenager, he developed a passion for plants after experimenting with tropical seed germination—a hobby that grew into a lifelong interest in gardening and horticulture. He has called Tennessee home for more than a decade and enjoys bringing that curiosity and hands-on mindset to everything he does.
Contact Josh - josh@nahbexpo.com
Daniel Poore - Media Coordinator
About Daniel
Daniel is the videographer for K&L Bees and the North American Honey Bee Expo. He has known Kamon for over 20 years, and some of his favorite memories are from playing airsoft with Kamon and his brothers. After those early days, Daniel studied theatre and film at Union University before spending a decade in custom cabinetry and construction while freelancing as a videographer. In 2026, he joined the K&L Bees team full-time.
Daniel is married to his wife, Rachel, and together they welcomed their daughter, Sylvie, in 2025. He enjoys using his passion for storytelling and video production to capture the people, education, and excitement that make the Bee Expo such a unique experience.
Contact Daniel - daniel@nahbexpo.com
Cory Dippold - Sponsorship Coordinator
About Cory
Cory is the Sponsorship Coordinator for this year’s Bee Expo. Outside of the event, he serves as the Education Coordinator for the Franklin County Coroner’s Office in central Ohio. He got involved in the Expo through his friend Chris Madaras and has enjoyed stepping into a world that's completely new to him—bringing a fresh perspective and a willingness to learn.
A former firefighter and EMT, Cory is passionate about building connections and loves watching a wide range of sports. This year, he’s especially excited to welcome representatives from new sponsors and show them what makes the Expo special. He hopes all attendees walk away with meaningful connections and new insights into the beekeeping world.
Contact Cory - sponsorships@nahbexpo.com
Debi Reynolds - Next-Gen Coordinator
About Debi
Debi coordinates all aspects of the Next Gen Bee Program, from administrative work to onsite support for students and their parents or guardians. She loves leading the program and sees it as a meaningful way to support the next generation of beekeepers by helping them grow in confidence, knowledge, and passion.
Her connection to beekeeping began when Kamon started keeping bees at age 14. Since then, she’s enjoyed using honey in recipes—especially her family-favorite honey wheat bread. When not supporting the Expo or baking in the kitchen, Debi enjoys time with her family, especially her five grandchildren.
Contact Debi- nextgenbeeprogram@gmail.com
Paula Messer - North American Honey Bar Coordinator
About Paula
Paula Messer is a South Florida hobbyist beekeeper who, along with her husband Eric, cares for approximately 30 hives and enjoys sharing the joy and wonder of beekeeping with others. Paula currently serves as President of the Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association, supporting education and community engagement for the region.
Professionally, Paula works in Global Logistics and Trade Compliance and brings more than two decades of experience managing complex international supply chain operations.
Contact Paula - pmesser.bees@gmail.com
Meet Our Staff
Andrea & Mark Porter
Barry Brown
Billy Joe Adair
Brandon Korgan
Chris & Dawn Summers
Clayton Abrams
Cory Stevens
David McDade
Derrick Crump
Doug Harrison
Duff & Tekla Madaras
Ethan Reynolds
Garth & Terry Hughes
Gus Mitchell
Hank Yacek
Jake Osborne
Janet & Keith Madaras
Jeremy Lindsey
Jody Pritchett
Josh Hager
Josh Voorhees
LaDonna Reynolds
Lance Reynolds
Rainier Eich
Randy Suthard
Ryan Arnold
Sean, Yvonne, & Alex Hunziker
Stacy Geny
Steve Amos
Talon Redding
Zach Madaras
Zak McDade