Katie Straubel
Owner Extraordinaire
Every day I enjoy being a part of our business as it grows and evolves. I am deeply grateful that we are able to rank ourselves among the many other spectacular businesses that make Fort Collins a community dedicated to positive change. In my spare time I love to garden, especially to grow vegetables, ride bicycles, and spend time with my family...especially Tristan Fox, my energetic two year old. It is my dream to finally get our chicken coop set up this summer...!
Courtney
Office Manager aka Beekeeper
As a born
and raised Coloradoan I enjoy everything it has to offer me, skiing,
snowboarding, hiking, and just enjoying the outdoors. I came to Fort Collins
for school, and after five and a half years I graduated with a degree in
Communication Studies at the end of 2011. Only after exploring 4 other majors
did I decide on Communication Studies, and I have grown to love this area of concentration.
Zoey is my wonderfully chunky 10 year old border collie who is sneakily smart
and learns how to get into anything that smells like she could eat it. One
random fact about me: I know how to hang drywall in a house. I learned on a
trip to New Orleans when I worked with the St. Bernard Project in an area that
was devastated by Katrina. I hope to continue to use that skill and learn more
skills on local projects with local organizations. Helping others is what I
enjoy and I will do it as long as I am able to. In 2007 I became a bee for
Clean Bees, and I’m now very excited to be Clean Bee’s Office Manager. I enjoy
working with everyone who has been a part of the company since I joined the
hive! All I ask is that you don't feed the dust bunnies!
Becky
Creative Visionary of Marketing & Advertising
Born and
raised in Colorado, I have always loved this area of the country immensely, and
I’m proud to call it home. I graduated from CSU in 2009, with a degree in Human
Development and Family Studies, but I’ve happily taken a position in Marketing
and Advertising here at Clean Bees. I’m passionate about my work here, and I
find myself inspired daily by the incredible women I work with. In July 2011, my
partner Patrick and I became proud parents of a beautiful little girl named
Ember, and we’re anxiously awaiting all the adventures she will take us on. My
dream is to travel around the world with her, and experience as many different
cultures as we can together. 7 random facts
true to me: 1.) Black Rock City, Nevada is my favorite place on Earth. 2.) Turquoise is the most beautiful stone in the world. 3.) Sometimes
it takes hanging upside down to see the world around you differently, and gain
some perspective. 4.) Be mindful of nature in every aspect of life. 5.) Face
the world with an open mind and an open heart. 6.) Hot yoga is the answer to
all problems! 7.) I recommend watching Ancient Aliens!
Jessica
Queen of Finance & Office Assistant
I graduated
in December 2011 from CSU with a dual concentration in Accounting and Finance.
I am a proud Colorado native and love to travel. I jump at every opportunity to
participate in outside activities including skiing, hiking and boating. I
studied abroad in Ireland during summer 2010 for two months, and I hope to
travel overseas more in the near future. One random fact about me: Mornings are
my favorite part of the day I just have a hard time waking up for them :)
Torrie
Bee Trainer & HR Honey
I love
calling Fort Collins home. I moved here in 2005 to complete a college degree in Teaching, which I completed in the fall of 2009. I live with my
amazing husband, Matt, and our rambunctious dog, Rowley. We spend our
days in the sun, climbing, biking, running and, my favorite thing of
all, BBQing! I feel like the perfect way to sum up my life is a quote
by Anthony Hopkins, “I love life because what more is there”. I
find myself always exploring and digging deeper, whether it be in the
world, my interests, or paths I take in life. I love challenge
and the rewards that are reaped from stepping outside my comfort
zone. I feel so excited to be working for a company that shares
the same zeal for the environment, the community, and adventure.
Catherine
Profile Manager aka Buzz Translator
I’m a Fort
Collins resident and graduated from CSU in 2009. I love everything about this
city and all it has to offer, from Tour-de-Fat to shopping in Old Town. When
I’m not working you can find me reading, gardening, or skiing depending on the
weather. I also love to travel and recently went to Pairs with my mother and
sister. I loved the city and the food especially the cookies! I look forward to
all the exciting things I am planning for the near future; like becoming a foster-dog
Mom, tending to chickens (just have to design the coop!), and growing within a
great local company!
Mindy
Shed Manager
A long time
Fort Collins local, I have worked in this industry for 18 years! If there is
one thing I know well, its excellent cleaning. I have been married to my
wonderful husband for 25years, and am the proud mother of three amazing kids.
Some of my favorite things to do are spend time with family, travel, and relax
(doesn't happen often, but when I do have the time I really enjoy it!). I
love the fall colors and the spring flowers, especially when I get to garden in
my yard.
Emily M
I am a
Colorado native and have been living in Fort Collins for about 6 years. I have
a fat and lazy cat named Buddha who is pretty much my life. I like to hang
out with friends, family, and just enjoy the wonderful town of Fort
Collins. I received a degree in Human Development and Family Studies with
a minor in Spanish from CSU and am now just trying to figure out what my next
move will be. I am passionate about helping others and hope to some day work
with at-risk youth. Until then, I am dedicated to fighting the war on dirt and
grime :).
Nina
Quality Control
I've lived in Fort Collins
all of my life and couldn't image living anywhere else. I'm working on
finishing my Bachelor's Degree in English at CSU after transferring from UNC
Greeley. I love to read, cook, and watch football. I have two amazingly spoiled
cats that keep things entertaining. I am so fortunate for everything in my life
and can't wait for what's ahead.
 Elyssa
I’ve lived in Fort Collins my whole life. My dog Kyler is the love of my life, he is a 150lb English Mastiff/American Bulldog. In my free time I like to hang out in the mountains and go camping, snowboarding, and hiking. Last winter I worked at a heli-ski camp in Valdez, Alaska for three and a half months. It was the hardest thing I have ever experienced, but was definitely worth it!
 Julie
I'm Julie, and I have lived in Fort Collins for almost 8 years. I am working on getting my second Bachelor's Degree from CSU in Wildlife Biology. Needless to say I really like animals! I am particularly interested in wolves and owls and hope to someday work with one or both species! I have a dog, Amie, she is the love of my life and I think I am the love of hers! My life is pretty great, and it's made so by my wonderful family and friends! Oh and I also really really love reading! And eating cookies!
Ashley L
Having
lived in Fort Collins for nine years now, I can happily call it home. I
attended Front Range Community college for three years, and I'm now at CSU working towards a
degree in Communication studies. I enjoy spending my spare time goofing around
with friends, and spending quality time with my family and my new kitten Boo. After visiting China in the summer of 2007, I fell in love with traveling
and plan to travel the world and expand my cultural perspective (after I finish
school of course.)
 Dana
I am a
Colorado native prone to backpacking trips through all kinds of weather! I love to hike, camp, bike and kayak on the Poudre in the summertime, all with
my lab/border collie Lucy. I am a full time student, and am planning on
majoring in English with a concentration in Education. I hope
to teach at the high-school level, or abroad in third world
countries! Recently I've been backpacking in Yellowstone (with
too many bears for my comfort!) and the Sequoia National Forest and Kings
Canyon in California. I hope to explore all the
wilderness in this country and abroad!
 Teresa
I am 23 years old, and I have lived in Fort Collins for about
12 years. I completed my A.A. degree at Front Range
Comunity College, and I am currently at CSU studying Graphic Design. Here are some random facts about
myself: I have an 11 year old cat named Gus who acts more like a dog than a
cat, I always wanted to be left handed, I tend to snort when I laugh,
and I still love watching saturday morning cartoons (classic Looney Tunes
take the cake!)
Jaime
I am originally from Littleton, CO, but I moved to Fort Collins in the fall of 2010 to go to CSU and am majoring in Biological Sciences. I love animals and have rescued my fair share throughout my life, the most success being from an abandoned baby bird that I named Dani. I have a guinea pig, Iris, who means the world to me. She has been in my life for about 3 years now and likes to cuddle up to take naps. In my picture is my moms pug, Lola, who is the best companion and dorkiest animal I know - she loves to roll over and goes bananas over the word "cookie". If anything living needs help or nourishment, I am on my toes immediately doing what I can. In my spare time I like to read, discover cool movies, hike, go exploring, write songs and poetry, and play guitar. And as a coincidence, I LOVE honey bees! I hope to be a bee farmer at some point in my life and sell my own honey. I like to sit outside during the summer and hold bees and feed them apples. It sounds risky, but it is such a rewarding experience.
 Emily T
I'm a girl from the lovely town of Colorado Springs originally, but I've
recently decided that Fort Collins and I get along swimmingly! I'm
excitedly awaiting my senior year at CSU for fiber art, specializing
in weaving, fabric design, and needle art. After spending the last year
delving into dance performance, I awakened my love of costume design; I
adore all things sparkly, glittery, feathery or otherwise! I spend my
free time swing dancing, playing piano, and perfecting costumes and
routines for performance. My pekingese Monster and I found each other
through a dog rescue at the end of January; he spends a majority of his
time looking cute as he lacks any other skills to speak of. I hope to
one day achieve my dream of being a full time costume designer, but I
must first work work work. Luckily, I am surrounded by a city of
fantastic people to help me along my journey, and in turn I will clean
their houses!
Cheyenne
I graduated from Compass Montessori high school, located in the small city of Golden Colorado and I am currently working toward a degree in cultural anthropology at CSU. I really love going to school and I have a passion for learning; if I could be a lifetime student, I would. The few times that I have traveled internationally has made me crave new experiences and I hope to travel to many places in my future. In my spare time I enjoy doing various arts and crafts including sewing. Give me an excuse to make a costume and I won’t think twice! If I had never found my calling in anthropology, I have no doubt that I would be going into a career in costume/theater design. I have a very expansive taste in music, you could catch me listening to any genre, from anywhere around the world or from any era; there is not much I don’t like. I started collecting vinyl albums a few years ago and now have too many to count. I have my nerdy side as well; I’m a Lord of the Rings and Star Wars fanatic and indulge in my fair share of video games. Like any young adult, I love spending time with my friends and family and try to live in the moment. I’ve been in love with Fort Collins since I moved up here for school, and I am proud to say that I work for a locally owned business!
Ashley B
I've lived
in Fort Collins for most of my life and recently moved into a new home with my
husband, puppy, and cat. I am slowly working my way towards a degree in
Forestry at Colorado State University. Sometime after I graduate I plan on
hiking the Appalachian Trail and biking across the States with my husband,
Kyle. When I'm not busy trying to potty train my puppy I enjoy scrapbooking and
throwing clay.
 Claire
I'm 20 years old and studying Psychology (which
I love!) at CSU. My black lab and I love exploring Fort Collins and the Poudre
Canyon while wearing each other out on hikes. I not so secretly love
Batman, baseball, and really cheesy jokes. I have always enjoyed traveling and
learning history from everywhere I go--especially in the U.S. It's always a joy
to meet new people and learn their stories, and I look forward to a lot of that
in the future. Go Rams!
 Taylor
I am a
Colorado Native who has lived all over this beautiful state and am now in Fort
Collins enjoying every second of my time here! I fell in love with the amazing
people and the rich energy of the town. I am a Fine Art/Art Education major at
CSU. I live for art in all of its many forms and try to bring out the beauty in
everything I can. I enjoy summer night bike rides, throwing pots on the wheel,
cooking and baking fresh seasonal food, listening to vinyl records, and singing
David Bowie songs to my little cat Kali! I spend most of my time with my
remarkable friends. I am so lucky to have my family only an hour away and try
to see them as much as possible. In the future I plan to travel the globe, fill
my mind with as much knowledge as possible, and hopefully become inspired along
the way!
Amanda
I am a Colorado Native, born and raised here in Fort Collins. I love my
city and the people that make up the unique diversity. I am currently not
attending school, but hope to one day become a certified cosmetologist and
massage therapist while working from home. I don't have any children yet, but I
do have two baby domestic tiger kittens named Muffin & Cupcake. They are my
life. I love the outdoors; everything from bike rides and camping, to playing
in the snow and gardening. I am a very laid back person, I like to
"go with the flow" and see what great achievements I can tackle along
the way.
 Kaylee
I'm
a Texas native and I moved to Colorado in 2011 to be close to my family. I have
three dogs, two of which are chi-weenies, and the other one is a marley lab. I
enjoy any and all games and I love to fold origami. I plan on getting a degree
in nursing and would love to work in the pediatric center. In the future I
would love to travel the world with my best friend and go to all the amazing
places that she has been.
Katrina
I moved to
Fort Collins in December 2011, from my hometown Redding, CA. I’ve spent the
last four summers working as a housekeeper and server at a Fly Fishing lodge in
Alaska, and am looking forward to my first summer here in Colorado. This summer
I plan on trying wind surfing, and as often as possible, kayaking, hiking, and
rock climbing. There are so many options! I'm 24 years old and am considering
Dental Hygienist school and then going from there to further my education. I'm
happy to say I've done a decent amount of traveling, and cannot wait to see
more. In the future my next trip will be to Europe! I have a seven-year-old
German Shepherd, Casey, who has quite the personality. She’s very loving, and
loves to be around people when she’s not swimming along with me, fetching
tennis balls, and trying to catch snowballs! We're happy to call Fort Collins
our new home, and look forward to learning all about Northern Colorado, as well
as meeting more wonderful people!
Ashley H
I moved to
Fort Collins in 2008 from Omaha, Nebraska. I absolutely love it here! In my
free time I love to go hiking and skiing, pretty much any activity outdoors,
and anything involving my friends. I also love to dance. I have preformed in
the Macys day parade twice with the dance school I attended in High School. It
was the best experience! I recently adopted my first pet cat named Cash; he is
one of the coolest cats ever and is very loving and playful. My interest right
now is in Cosmetology, and I hope to start school sometime soon. As of right
now I am very passionate about making homes Bee-utifully clean!!! :)
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