At Commercial Bee Supply, we’re not just another supplier—we’re commercial beekeepers ourselves. We’ve worked thousands of hives, faced the same challenges, and understand firsthand what it takes to keep a successful operation running. Our passion for beekeeping doesn’t stop at commercial supplies. As part of a larger beekeeping network, we operate Desert Creek Honey, a leading honey producer and packer; Desert Creek Pollination, providing professional almond pollination services in California; Desert Creek Bulk Bees, supplying premium bees to beekeepers across the country; and The Bee Supply, which serves hobbyist and small-scale beekeepers nationwide. If you’ve ever wished a supply company would create something new, carry a specific product, or improve a service—you’re in the right place.
A Little Bit About Us!
Blake Shook
CEO
Blake is a part owner of CBS and is a migratory commercial beekeeper. He also owns Desert Creek, which operates 30,000 hives between Texas, North Dakota and California. Desert Creek also packs honey, raises and sells bulk bees, and brokers pollination services.
Erin Timm
General Manager
Erin Timm was born and raised in Hettinger, ND. Shortly after graduation, Erin went to work for a manufacturing facility for 14 years. Erin understands all facets of the supply and manufacturing industry. In 2013, Alan and Erin married and welcomed their only daughter Callie in 2008. As Alan was getting his hands dirty with running a commercial beekeeping business, Erin worked on all the other levels to help with their growing business. Erin brings the overview knowledge of supply and demand as well as the commercial beekeeping industry. In her free time, Erin enjoys cooking and spending time with her friends and family.
Heather Moore
Sales Director
Heather is from Northern Minnesota. After years of being a hairstylist she took a position for a bee supply company in MN where she worked in the industry for 12 years before joining the CBS team in late 2023. When Heather isn't on the phone talking about product, bulk bees and pollination, you can usually find her in her Ice house or near a campsite somewhere. She is also a volunteer first responder in Backus, MN and spends as much time as possible with her niece Alexis.
Brad Guthrie
Sales & Production/Warehouse Manager
Brad is originally from Colorado and has been living in Hettinger for the past 15 years with his wife and two sons. Before joining the CBS team, Brad worked in the North Dakota Oil Fields for the past 15 years and was in the United States Marine Corp. When Brad isn't in the office, he is spending his time volunteering for the Hettinger fire department and for the Hettinger Scranton Nighthawk youth football program.
Alan Timm
Sales/Consultant
Alan Timm was born and raised in Hettinger, ND. After graduating high school, Alan went to work for a local commercial beekeeper for many years. In 2014, Alan had the opportunity to branch off and purchase his uncle's apiaries busines and is still an active commercial beekeeper located in SW North Dakota. He produces honey during the spring/summertime and is also a pollination supporter in CA and TX. Alan will be able to create innovative new products with CBS for commercial beekeepers and work as sales during the off-season. When Alan isn't busy talking bees, he is very passionate about hunting and the outdoors!