LEBRON
HAGGARD
CEO & Director of Liquid R&D
The CEO (Chief Everything Officer) and Director of Liquid R&D at Common John Brewing Company did not grow up dreaming of spreadsheets, conference calls, and "circling back." Yet somehow, after earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Global Business Management, he spent nearly 25 years thriving in corporate life. He loved his job and fully expected to retire there… until one unfortunate encounter with a crummy manager and a lifetime supply of corporate bureaucracy triggered an all-or-nothing moment. Instead of updating his résumé, he decided to rewrite his life and chase beer full time.
The seeds of this life decision were planted back in 2008 when his wife, Angela, gave him a homebrew kit. What she thought would be a cute hobby quickly evolved into a garage-consuming, weekend-destroying obsession. Over the next decade he brewed hundreds of batches with friends David Mitchell, Jeff Baldon, Larry, and son-in-law Derrick Gallagher—all in the name of "quality control." Today, David and Larry work full-time in brewery operations, while Jeff heroically keeps everything from falling apart through continuous improvement projects and maintenance wizardry.
He also undertook extremely serious "research," visiting more than 700 breweries and tasting over 10,000 unique beers. This was clearly a sacrifice made purely for the sake of industry knowledge and absolutely not because he enjoyed it.
When the dream became real, he partnered with his aunt Renee—his dad's baby sister who grew up more like a sibling than an aunt—to build a music-inspired brewery and brewpub dedicated to great beer, great food, and a place where everyone feels like a regular.
Family runs through everything. Daughter Shelby and her husband Derrick help run daily brewery operations and are the proud parents of grandchildren Adelaide and Emmitt. Daughter Chloe and her husband Orey serve as Marines, making family gatherings both proud and slightly intimidating. He's the grateful son of Ray and Barbara, and sibling to Chris and Natalie.
The mission has always been simple: bring something unique and exciting to Manchester, create a place where the community gathers, and craft beer that hits all the right notes—preferably loud enough to drown out the phrase "per my last email." 🍻
RENEE
HAGGARD-AGEE
Co-Owner / Vice President
Renee Haggard-Agee is a lifelong Coffee County resident, born and raised in Manchester. She currently lives in Hillsboro, Tennessee, with her husband, Steve Agee.
Renee brings a warm, welcoming spirit and a deep sense of community to her role at Common John Brewing. Known for her attention to detail and her ability to build genuine connections, she helps cultivate an atmosphere where great beer and good company naturally come together. She is passionate about supporting local culture and ensuring that every guest feels truly at home.
A graduate of Nashville State Community College, Renee earned an Associate's Degree in Office Administration, which led to early career experience in both hospitality and manufacturing. She went on to spend more than 20 years in the warehousing and logistics industry, where she managed a wide range of responsibilities from processing production orders to overseeing accounting, human resources, and corporate decision-making.
Embracing a new chapter, Renee partnered with her nephew, LeBron Haggard, to help bring his vision to life: a craft brewery built on strong, creative branding and a commitment to community. Together, they helped establish Common John Brewing as a permanent local gathering place—one that fosters live music, shared experiences, and meaningful relationships among friends and family.
Professionally, Renee is recognized for her reliability, strong work ethic, and collaborative leadership style. She approaches her work with a thoughtful, detail-oriented mindset and values clear communication and continuous personal and professional growth.
On a personal level, Renee's life is grounded in faith, family, and friendship. She brings authenticity, positivity, and a steady perspective to everything she does, enjoying opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and contribute meaningfully to the community she proudly calls home.
