Keith Lancaster is the Land Planner for Southern Development. Keith is very active in land development in the concept and design of new projects and guiding them through engineering and approvals. During home construction, Keith sites each home on the lot, sets elevations, and coordinates permits and architectural approvals. Keith has been with Southern Development for six years and we’re glad to have him as part of our team.
What do you love about living in Crozet and/or Old Trail?
I love the small community of Crozet as it has so much to offer—beautiful mountains, great wineries and breweries, and endless running trails. My family and I enjoy hiking in the mountains plus Wintergreen is only a short drive away for snowboarding. We live in the Old Trail neighborhood in our Southern Development home.
Tell us something about your previous career experience.
The majority of my work experience has involved construction, land surveying and urban planning. I spent most of my high school and college summers working in residential construction. After college and a brief retirement (which didn’t last long), I began working as a surveyor in an engineering firm in Northern Virginia. Prior to coming to Southern Development, I worked in the Community Development Department at Albemarle County.
What is your favorite room in your house?
I would say our screened in porch is my favorite place to hang out with my family and friends. It overlooks the creek and woods located behind our house. I enjoy eating breakfast with the family or camping out on the porch with the kids during the summer nights.
