Get to know the Men behind the Mellivo Mission

Founded in Midvale, Utah in 2012, Mellivo was established by Thomas Glen Hopkins Jr., a disabled U.S. Army veteran, alongside his son Thomas Glen Hopkins III, Mellivo is a family-built beekeeping brand rooted in stewardship, responsibility, and long-term vision.

Thomas Glen Hopkins Jr. served with the 11th Armored Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969. After military service, he spent decades working as a truck driver for Pacific Steel, where he became known for exceptional reliability—earning repeated recognition for years at a time without missing work or calling in sick.

He later reinvested the value of his employee-earned retirement into founding Mellivo with his son, building the brand on the same principles that guided his life and career: discipline, loyalty, hard work, and care for the future.

Growth Through Strategic PartnershipIn 2023, Mellivo became part of K.E.R. Xtreme, a parent company formed to support and scale multiple purpose-driven brands.To support fulfillment, logistics, and financial operations, Mellivo partnered with Hatch eCommerce Fulfillment (Hatch Farms).

This strategic partnership helps ensure reliable delivery for customers and retail partners while allowing Mellivo to remain focused on product quality and its veteran-founded, family-led mission.Strategically positioned in Woods Cross, just north of Salt Lake City, this partnership supports efficient nationwide shipping and dependable fulfillment across the United States.