The Lester Group

05/23/2026

This weekend, The Lester Group remembers and honors the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We are forever grateful for their selflessness and courage

05/06/2026

We are excited and honored to announcethat we've made the LBM 100 list for 2026! Thank you to all of our loyalcustomers and our vendor partners for being part of our success.

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03/06/2026

We’re so excited to celebrate 130 amazing years of heritage, innovation, and growth with all of you! 🎉 Our journey started way back in 1896 when G.T. Lester founded the Lester Lumber Company in Martinsville, VA, with just a small sawmill. Since then, we’ve grown and evolved into a diverse enterprise thanks to the hard work of so many wonderful people. To honor our legacy, we’ve put together a special anniversary video. Thank you for being such an important part of our story as we look forward to what’s next!

Celebrate 130 years of history, growth, and community with The Lester Group! Join us as we look back on our incredible journey, which began when G.T. Lester ...

02/03/2026

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12/23/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Schedule Alert! 🎄✨

Dear valued customers, please note that we will be closing at noon on Christmas Eve to allow our team to celebrate the holiday with their loved ones. We will resume normal business hours and reopen on Friday, December 26th.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎉🎄

10/09/2025

A sincere thank you to the New River Valley Association of REALTORS for hosting a wonderful trade show. We enjoyed connecting with local real estate professionals and sharing the opportunities available at Homes at Berry Ridge.
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Go to https://homesatberryridge.com/ to learn more

09/26/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Sarah Jones has been promoted to General Manager of Custom Builder Supply. 🎉 Since joining The Lester Group in 2021 as Sales Manager at Taylor Brothers, Sarah has demonstrated exceptional leadership, a genuine commitment to our builder partners, and a talent for fostering strong relationships that drive success. 💪 Her dedication and results have made this promotion truly well-earned.
Please join us in congratulating Sarah on this exciting new chapter! 🎊👏

09/11/2025

Always remember 9/11

09/10/2025

Last night, the MHC Chamber of Commerce and CPEG held their annual recognition dinner. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all those honored, especially our CEO, Jay Dickens! 🎉 Jay was awarded the prestigious Fred Herring Award, which acknowledges individuals who have selflessly contributed to the community through their volunteer efforts and commitment to the economic development of Martinsville-Henry County. Additionally, Andrew Palmer, Chairman of the MHC Chamber of Commerce, had the privilege of presenting Jesse Cahill with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations to all! 🏆

08/11/2025

We’re bringing home design and material supply together to be your one-stop-shop before construction.
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08/05/2025

🎉 Exciting news! The George W. Lester II Family Park officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.
Del. Eric Phillips, presented Lester President and CEO Jay Dickens with a flag flown over the Capitol of Virginia, and a General Assembly resolution in honor of George W. Lester II. We would like to thank all those who joined us.🌳 Read the full story by the Martinsville Bulletin here: https://bit.ly/4mvuLKV

Martinsville Bulletin