About

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.

British-born Canadian Chef Andi knew she wanted to be a chef since she started her cooking career here in Langley in 2001 working at a local restaurant while studying at Trinity Western University. After graduating with her Bachelors in 2004, Andi enrolled in the Culinary program at VCC and graduated at the top of her class. She began working at Vancouver’s Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and later opened the Jean Georges Market Restaurant at the Shangri-La. In 2009, Andi travelled to London to explore the international culinary scene. There she gained experience working in numerous 5 star hotels, large scale restaurants, upscale catering companies and with a Michelin starred chef, Nathan Outlaw. Her most recent adventure was in Singapore working as the opening Head Chef for London’s eclectic restaurant MEATliquor. Andi brings all her experiences into the Trading Post Eatery, creating simple, full of flavour dishes while tapping into local & seasonal ingredients.

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 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 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.

While completing a grad program at TWU, Kristen started working at the Langley Tasting Room and fell in love with the Trading Post community! Upon graduating in April 2022, she applied for the Marketing Manager role as soon as it came up. Originally from Pennsylvania, Kristen loves the beauty of British Columbia, spending time with friends, and reading with a nice, cold beer.

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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 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 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.