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VOLITION BREWING CO.

112 W North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045

MONDAY – FRIDAY: 3:00PM to 9:00PM

SATURDAY: 12:00 to 9:00 PM

SUNDAY: 12:00 to 8:00 PM

FAMILY FRIENDLY brewery

meet the team

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.

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 & 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.

In the Shadow of mt. Si

We are proud to be a part of over a century of family history in North Bend. Our building was the original site of North Bend’s mercantile business “Glazier’s Dry Goods Co.” owned and operated by Ward Glazier, who first arrived in North Bend in 1908.

Ward purchased the building in the early 1920s and it underwent a major expansion in early 1940s when North Bend Way was widened. Ward’s son, Watt, removed the front portion of the original structure and expanded the reinforced concrete structure to its current configuration. After another remodel in the 1950s, Watt’s son, William, went on to run the family business as a clothing, draperies and antique store from the 1970s through the mid-1990s.

In 2019, the Glazier family has once again breathed new life into this site in conjunction with Volition Brewing Co. as North Bend’s very own craft brewery and taphouse.

See below for the original concepts and visions for the renovated space, designed by Jane Brookman Designs in collaboration with Herrera Architects, and visit us the next time you’re in Historic Downtown North Bend (credit: Jane Brookman Designs).

The Volition Mission

volition

noun [voh-lish-uh n]
The faculty or power of using one's will.

At Volition Brewing, we’re driven by a passion for exploration, quality, and inclusivity in every sip. We believe the best adventures start in the great outdoors and extend into shared moments—around a campfire, after a long hike, or among good company and great conversation. Our mission is to craft a wide variety of beverages for every taste and lifestyle, from expertly brewed beers to refreshing, family-friendly sparkling water. With a love for nerdy curiosity and meaningful connections, we create spaces where enthusiasts of all kinds can gather, recharge, and raise a glass as all adventures lead to Volition.