Chapel Valley president retires; 4 take on new leadership roles

Chapel Valley Landscape Company President Bill Fiester has retired more than a decade of leadership to the organization. Since joining the company in 2014, Fiester has been instrumental in strengthening Chapel Valley’s customer-first culture, enhancing operational performance and positioning the organization for sustained growth.

As Chapel Valley enters this next chapter, the company is proud to advance several long-tenured, deeply experienced team members into expanded leadership roles.

Lucas Castor has been promoted to president. A Chapel Valley leader since 2014, Castor has shaped key areas of the business including strategic growth, business development, marketing and operations. Known for his forward-thinking leadership style and strong partnerships across the organization, he has played an essential role in guiding Chapel Valley’s evolution over the past decade. In his new role as president, Lucas will continue to oversee the business development team, ensuring continuity in the strategic areas he has helped strengthen over the past decade.

Josh Richman has been promoted to chief operations officer, maintenance. Richman brings more than 20 years of Chapel Valley experience and extensive industry expertise to this role. He will focus on operational excellence, enhancing the client experience and developing high-performing teams across the company’s maintenance operations. Over the past year as regional leader, Josh has led multiple Virginia markets, demonstrating his skill in driving results and cultivating strong, service-focused teams.

Tammy Fisher has been promoted to vice president, human resources. Over the past 10 years, Fisher has helped shape Chapel Valley’s culture and talent strategy. She is recognized for her commitment to employee growth, leadership development and fostering an engaged, people-centered workplace. In her expanded role, she will continue to help align people and business strategies to support Chapel Valley’s long-term success.

Brian Hoffman has been promoted to vice president, construction. A 32-year veteran of Chapel Valley, Hoffman leads construction operations across branches with a focus on elevating quality and schedule performance, strengthening safety, and mentoring field and project leaders. He also works to enhance the client experience from pre-construction through project closeout. His steady, results-driven leadership has shaped the excellence of Chapel Valley’s construction teams and continues to have a lasting impact on the organization’s success.