Speakers
Future Speakers
Jason Smith
April 10, 2025 Speaker
Jason has been employed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) for 18 years. His current position with the NCWRC is District 7 Wildlife Biologist. The primary purposes of his job are to plan, organize, direct, and participate in the management of wildlife resources within eleven counties, located in Northwestern North Carolina. Jason also coordinates multiple programs with the general public, private sector professionals, and government agencies. During the meeting he will be focusing on NCWRC Bearwise program which is part of Bearwise used by most other states in the US to reduce bear conflicts.
Richard Dunnigan
May 2025 Speaker
Of all his interest and passions, Richard has pursued beekeeping with a vengeance. Early in his career, he began to design and build architecturally styled copper hive roofs. Over the years he has built nearly twenty themed roofs, including a steep pitched hip roof complete with corner towers for a queen castle. He designed a custom four function base and has published articles sharing designs for simple hive stands and solar wax melters.
As the owner of Boutique Beekeeping, he offers a wide array of services. He has performed over 100 bee removals from all types of structures throughout central and eastern NC and led workshops on the topic. Detailed posts of his work have made him a well-known figure in turnkey removal services.
While a member of 8 clubs, Richard calls Person Co. home, where he served as VP for 2 years. He is in his second year as Recording Secretary for the NCSBA and travels around the state speaking to chapters on various topics.
Richard has had eight articles published in state and national magazines and has achieved the level of Journeyman Beekeeper.