Lucas DeSpain joined the UAW in June 2004, upon hiring into John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL as a welder.

At UAW Local 865, Lucas served members in positions of Alternate Steward, Steward, Alternate Committeeperson, Committeeperson, Bargaining Chairperson and served on the bylaws, CAP and recreation committees. Lucas was elected Constitutional Convention Delegate in 2010 & 2014, Vice-Chair of the Illinois Quad City Area CAP Council in 2011 & 2014, served on the Illinois State CAP Executive Board and was elected Co-Chair of the UAW/Deere National Bargaining Council in 2015.

In October 2015, Lucas was appointed to the UAW Region 4 Staff, by then Director Ron McInroy. As a Servicing Representative, his assignment consisted of Ag Imp, IPS, TOP and independent Local Unions.

Lucas was appointed Assistant Director by UAW Region 4 Director Brandon Campbell in February of 2023.

Lucas and his wife, Rachael, reside in Garden Plain, Illinois. They are the proud parents of Keegan, Leah, Sophia and Walter, their Giant Schnauzer.