Our Story

At Lee Highway Nursery, we're more than just a lawn care and landscaping company — we're a family. Our story began with Chad's passion for lawn care and landscaping, which led him to join forces with the Campbells. Today, we continue to grow and nurture our customers' outdoor spaces, just as we would our own.

Chad, our current owner, has been in the horticulture industry for the past 33 years. Growing up in Madison, he graduated from Virginia Tech in 1991. Chad worked in the Tidewater and Southwestern parts of Virginia in his early years and moved back to Madison in 2000. In 2010 he joined the Campbells as a partner/manager with Lee Highway Nursery. With the retirement of Beckie & Cecil Campbell, Chad took the reins as Owner at the new location of LHN in Brightwood, VA.

Our mission is to help our customers grow their outdoor dreams, while building a legacy of dedication, loyalty, and community. We're committed to delivering exceptional service and attention to detail. We value long-term relationships with our customers and team members, and we believe in treating every customer like a neighbor.

Chad Lohr, Owner — A Virginia Tech graduate with over 33 years of experience in landscape and turf management. After being a part owner for 13 years, in 2024 he became LHN's new owner. Chad, his wife Karen, and their three children live just down the street. He loves interacting with all his former and new clients as well as his crews while they are on-site working.

Chad Smith, Operations Manager — With over 30 years of experience in horticulture, Chad is well-versed in all facets of landscape installation and maintenance, including planting, hardscaping, outdoor lighting, and drainage. He also serves as a skilled designer and purchasing agent. His passion for horticulture came from being an avid outdoor enthusiast, and he was raised in Culpeper where he resides today.

James Utz, Lawn Care & Plant Health Manager — James lives in Madison County on a farm that has been in his family since the late 1700s. With nearly 20 years in the turf and plant care field, his love of watching and helping things grow keeps him passionate about his work every day.

Mary Austin, Landscape Designer — With over 41 years in the landscape industry, Mary is a Virginia Certified Horticulturist and Master Gardener for over 24 years. Whether you are a homeowner or a civic organization, she is here to give you a warm country welcome while assisting you with your landscape needs.

Lisa Jordan, Office Manager — Lisa has worked for LHN since June 2012. She oversees all accounts payables and receivables and organizes paperwork for the crews. She has been in the horticulture industry since 1998 and has a robust background in floral design including weddings and event planning.