About

Trading Post Story

Throughout history, breweries have been a fundamental part of the communities they serve. Here at Trading Post, we are no different. Our modern-day craft brewery and eateries were born out of a passion for great beer and the desire to serve the communities we call home. As we continue to grow, we look forward to sharing our passion for great beer and human connection. We believe it is over a glass of beer and a good meal that friendships deepen, family ties strengthen, and communities unite.

Trading Post Pledge

At Trading Post, we pledge to embrace our community, engage our customers, brew great beer, make great food, and offer a friendly and inviting atmosphere for our community to gather.

Trading Post Core Values

Authenticity
Innovation
Quality
Delight
Community

The Trading Post Team

Beer & food brings people together. Exceptional, high-quality products inspire community – and that’s what we’re about.

From the ground up we’ve carefully selected a skillful and dedicated team that’s passionate about crafting excellent beer, outstanding food, and top-notch service.

Our community matters. We’re just as excited about creating a welcoming atmosphere that honours our local history as we are about brewing.

Join us and tap into the local at our Brewery or one of our Restaurants.

Lance Verhoeff

Founder / General Manager

Lance Verhoeff

Founder / General Manager

Lance graduated from TWU in 2011 with his BBA in Corporate Finance, while playing basketball for the Spartans for five years. Upon graduation, he spent a year in the technology industry before switching gears to a successful career in the power tool industry. Lance was in industrial sales for Milwaukee Electric Tool for three years in Vancouver. With his Business degree and his experience in sales, Lance is ready and keen to make a splash in what he is passionate about: Creating BC Craft Beer. With the guidance of his father and uncle, Lance is equipped with the knowledge of previous successful start-up businesses, and excited to add Trading Post Brewing to the fantastic BC craft beer industry.

Tony Dewald

Brewmaster

Tony Dewald

Brewmaster

Tony Dewald has been leading the Canadian brewing industry for over twenty-five years and is coming to us from Old Abbey Ales. Not only is Tony is a legend in the Canadian brewing industry, he is also a legend in the Punk Rock music industry. Before brewing beer for a living, Tony was a founding member of a well-known Canadian punk rock playing gigs around the world. Tony has done many things in his professional life but brewing is where he found his real calling. After working as the brewer for the Mark James Group, he went on to brew at Dead Frog Brewing and most recently Old Abbey Ales in Abbotsford. Tony will lead the brewing side of the business as he brings incredible brewing knowledge and experience along with new and innovative techniques and ideas. 

Shaun Kilby

Head Brewer

Shaun Kilby

Head Brewer

Shaun Kilby graduated from the Kwantlen Polytechnic University brew program in 2018. During his time at KPU, Shaun volunteered at Trading Post where he worked in Quality Assurance and Control. In addition to his passion for craft beer, Shaun also enjoys sports and dogs. He lives in Langley with his wife and his dog, Pesto.

Quinn Schneider

Regional Manager

Quinn Schneider

Regional Manager

Quinn Schneider He started his career in hospitality in 2012 with Cactus Club Cafe as a table busser. From there he quickly moved through the ranks and became a member of management in a year. He assisted in opening 3 locations for the company before leaving to pursue his passion for wine. After consulting for restaurant wine lists for a year, he opened an Italian Restaurant in downtown Edmonton as General Manager, and another in Walnut Grove the following year. Quinn brings a passion for culture, service excellence and guest experience to the Trading Post Eatery.

Kayden Vadik

Sales Manager

Kayden Vadik

Sales Manager

Coming soon

Amanda Becker

Fort Langley General Manager

Amanda Becker

Fort Langley General Manager

Amanda Becker is the Fort Langley Eatery General Manger.  As a teenager she worked in catering and quickly discovered her passion for creating a memorable guest experience.  After nearly 20 years in the industry with a handful of well-known restaurants and nightclubs all over BC, she has happily found herself back in her hometown and working with Trading Post.  When Amanda isn’t working or drinking beer, she can be found working towards her Degree in Human Resources Management at BCIT with a specialty in People and Culture Development.

Ian Unger

Langley Tasting Room General Manager

Ian Unger

Langley Tasting Room General Manager

Ian hails from Portland, Oregon, one of the most beloved craft beer cities of North America. He grew up surrounded by a spirit of adventure, community, and pride of place. That’s why he was so excited to find amazing craft beer when he moved to B.C. That beer was made by Trading Post. Ian got a job in the original Tasting Room in Langley and has been there ever since. He brings a passion for quality beer, food, service, and adventurous experiences. At the Tasting Room, he enjoys every opportunity to introduce someone to the great beer Trading Post has to offer. He loves bringing customers and staff alike into the craft beer community, sharing the good times over great beer.

Sierra Therrien

Abbotsford General Manager

Sierra Therrien

Abbotsford General Manager

Sierra is the Abbotsford General Manager. A few fun things about Sierra: she played Rollerderby for over 10 years, has a dog named Bean, and likes to knit and crochet. She was born and raised in the Fraser Valley and loves exploring BC.

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