GENERATIONS OF CRAFTSMEN
R.L. Beyer’s strength lies in our people. Our team of carpenters and designers, many of whom have worked alongside the Beyer family for decades, bring unmatched craftsmanship to every project. This long-standing commitment is reflected in the fact that the average R.L. Beyer employee has been with the firm for over 20 years. The deep bonds within the team ensure that every detail of a home, from foundation to finishing touches, is executed with the utmost care and precision.
RICK BEYER – COFOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
Rick oversees all aspects of the company and is an active voice throughout the construction process. Growing up on a farm in Fluvanna County, Rick found an appreciation of nature and craftsmanship from an early age. Today, he continues to have a passion for every step from home siting to home completion. A past President of the Blue Ridge Home Builders Association, he has coached and volunteered in many sports and youth leagues, and remains a dedicated Virginia Tech Hokie.
DIANA BEYER – COFOUNDER AND INTERIOR DESIGNER
As cofounder of the company, Diana Beyer has played an invaluable role from its inception, from bookkeeping and administration to her current role as the interior designer. Diana brings an artist’s eye to the details of the home; from finishes, colors, materials, and specifications.
SCOTT BEYER - DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The youngest son of Rick and Diana, Scott was an urban policy analyst before entering the business, founding the Market Urbanism Report and embarking on global journalism projects. In his present role, Scott focuses on land development, rentals, and financial planning for the business.
PAUL BEYER - STRATEGIC ADVISOR
The oldest son of Rick and Diana, Paul is an NYU film graduate who worked with the company full time from 2005 - 2014 and has remained actively involved as a strategic advisor on development and financial questions. Paul is also the executive director of the Tom Tom Foundation in Charlottesville, which hosts the annual Tom Tom Festival.
TEDDY COSNER – DESIGN & SALES
Teddy has been with the company since 1980 and offers tremendous expertise in the homebuilding process. He is responsible for siting the home, engineering its design, and working with the customer to create a finished product.
SUZIE PACE - MARKETING AGENT
Suzie has been a valued member of our team for over 40 years and provides a trusted voice of integrity to the sales process. As the principal broker and owner of Pace Real Estate Associates, Suzie specializes in new construction and resales in central Virginia.
SUE SIBURN - INTERIOR DESIGNER
Sue recently joined the team with 25 years of experience, including 20 years as co-owner of a Connecticut design/build firm. As interior designer, she works closely with clients to choose finishes and materials for their new home.
EUGENE OFFIELD – WARRANTY MANAGER
Eugene has been the company’s go-to handyman since 1985, working at various times as a carpenter, supervisor, repairman, and now in warranty. He helps to repair and maintain our longtime rentals and newly-built homes.
JAIME NEWTON - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Jaime joined the company in 1993 as a carpenter and has worked his way up to lead supervisor, overseeing the ongoing construction of homes in Ashcroft.
KENNY EPPARD - LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR
Kenny has been a ‘behind the scenes’ supervisor since 1981, committed to landscaping, repairs, and maintaining the grounds around Ashcroft and other company properties.
KATHY LENT - OFFICE MANAGER
The sister of Rick Beyer, Kathy joined the company in 1989 and is the welcoming face you see when visiting the office. She deals in warranty coordination, materials purchases, office management, and other aspects of construction.
VICTORIA GRAY - ADMINISTRATION & BOOKKEEPER
Victoria has been an appreciated addition to the team since 2017. Victoria manages the bookkeeping, payroll, and insurance needs of this close-knit company.
Our construction crews bring more than 75 years of combined experience to every job site.
LEGACY EMPLOYEES
Three of the company's longest-tenured employees (Ray Morris, Dianne Ratcliffe and Andy Hamshar) each worked here over 40 years before retiring in 2022. Ray and Andy were the two lead construction supervisors, while Dianne worked as our trusted bookkeeper. Their contributions were instrumental in the quality and care of thousands of homes in the region.
THE TOWN WE CALL HOME
Building Communities for 40 Years.
Liberty Land LLC, also owned by Rick and Diana Beyer, has been the perfect complement to R.L. Beyer Custom Homebuilders. Since the 1980s, several charming and notable communities have emerged under the company’s management.
OTHER COMMUNITIES IN CHARLOTTESVILLE & ALBEMARLE
R.L. Beyer has also built in Inglegress, Dunlora, Northfields and Lake Monticello.