Lucas Haines
President
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Lucas was born in Oregon and moved to Washington in the mid-'90s. Coming of age in the Issaquah Valley meant one quintessential PNW experience after another, ultimately influencing a discovery that beer could be so much more than the bland American pilsners of recent past. Lucas sees beer for its rich history or as a long since handed down family recipe — something equal parts science, heritage, and creative freedom. From 9 to 5, he currently works as a Product Manager focused on building AI products. After hours he can be found spending time with his family, tinkering with homebrew recipes, or feverishly working to open Volition Brewing.
Matthew Sherman
Head Brewer
If Matthew Sherman were to describe himself to a stranger, he would likely say something like; 'I live in the northwest not because I was born here (which I was) but because I choose to make my memories here. I was raised by amazing parents who influenced me to make my own way. I fell in love with science, art, food, an amazing woman and beer (in that order) and decided I wanted to create delicious beverages to share with those nearest to me. I love making beer. I love sharing it with others while life happens. If you want something in life, make it happen. You need only possess the volition to do so.'
Jamie Haines
Marketing & Event Coordinator
Jamie, a lifelong resident of the stunning Pacific Northwest, was born and raised in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Her career began in the sporting goods industry, where she spent ten years in various marketing and merchandising roles for athletic wear, ski apparel, and outdoor gear. During this time, Jamie held multiple management positions and played a key role in designing and overseeing large-scale floor designs and merchandise placement across the company.
After gaining invaluable experience in the sporting goods industry, Jamie transitioned into estate management, where she put her organizational skills to work by logging and organizing an extensive collection of art and artifacts. Following this, Jamie returned to school to pursue a career in healthcare, spending several years working in medical imaging at a local hospital. In this role, Jamie's exceptional customer service and organizational skills were crucial in managing a busy CT department and handling critical emergency cases and in-house patients.
Throughout her diverse career, Jamie has maintained a passion for finely crafted beer, and she is excited to continue her marketing work and collaborate with others in creating a thriving craft beer community at Volition. In her free time, Jamie loves to explore the great outdoors with her husband, Lucas, their two children, and their loyal dog, Steve.
Dagon Emerson
Taproom Manager
Dagon is a passionate professional with a love for the service industry. With 12 years of experience in bartending and bar management, she has honed her skills in hospitality. Dagon brings a burst of positive energy wherever she goes. With a sunny disposition and a can-do attitude, she tackles every challenge with enthusiasm and a smile. She is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and creating memorable experiences for customers. As taproom manager she is responsible for overseeing all operations of the taproom, including staff management, inventory control, customer service, food trucks and reservations.
Dagon was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and moved to Issaquah, Washington in 2017 with her wonderful family. Dagon is a mother to 3 amazing daughters and is happily married to her husband Ben. In her own free time, she enjoys playing pool at the local bars, is an excellent acrylic artist and loves snowboarding in the winter.
After moving to the PNW in 2017, Dagon fell in love the craft beer scene and started her craft beer career at Postdoc Brewing. This is where she met head brewer and co-owner Matt Sherman. Dagon has been with Volition Brewing since the very beginning and loves being a part of the Volition family.
Kea Masse
Taproom Lead and Cellar Assistant
Kea Masse is a dedicated professional with over 12 years of experience in the service industry and a background in education, having spent over 8 years as a teacher. Originally from New England, Kea made the move to Washington in 2019. A beer enthusiast, Kea's passion for brewing was ignited after taking a beer brewing course while living in Wisconsin. Being able to put these skills to use at Volition Brewing was a dream come true.
Passionate about creating exceptional experiences and pursuing her love for brewing, Kea is happy to bring her unique blend of skills and expertise to Volition Brewing. Now as Taproom Lead, Kea strives to create meaningful customer connections and bring positive energy to the taproom each day to make the environment at Volition the best it can be.
When not working, Kea enjoys exploring new places, hiking, reading, drinking craft brews and spending quality time with her fiancé and their dog.