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How Randy's Hardware came to be

Randy’s Do it Best Hardware first opened its doors in Timberville, Virginia in 2001. Owner and proprietor, Randy Andes, had worked for over 30 years in hardware retail and decided that it was time to take what he’d learned from working for a larger corporation and open his own store with the help of his wife and daughters.

Randy's Do it Best Hardware-Timberville

Randy's Do it Best Hardware-Timberville

This family-owned and operated business has since expanded and grown to four locations. In 2007, a hardware store in nearby New Market was bought and merged into their flagship location in Timberville. A second location opened in Bridgewater in 2011, followed shortly thereafter by an expansion in the Timberville location which allowed for space to nearly double the inventory carried. 

Randy's Hardware - Bridgewater

Randy's Hardware - Bridgewater

In 2019, an established, family-owned and operated hardware store approached Randy’s looking for a purchaser. A few months later, the Mount Jackson, Virginia location of Randy’s Do it Best Hardware opened its doors.

Randy's Do it Best Hardware-Mount Jackson

Randy's Do it Best Hardware-Mount Jackson

In 2020, Randy’s Do it Best Hardware had another opportunity to expand handed to them. A company with commercial property holdings had done research in Greene County, Virginia, and learned there was a need for a small, independent hardware store. In November 2020, the fourth location of Randy’s Do it Best Hardware was opened in Ruckersville, Virginia. This location enabled the company to offer new brands and services to its customers. Randy’s Do it Best Hardware is now an authorized Stihl dealer and provides service for both Stihl and Milwaukee equipment.

Randy's Do it Best Hardware - Ruckersville

Randy's Do it Best Hardware - Ruckersville

Christian Herrick, C.E.O

Christian Herrick, C.E.O

The success of the company can be attributed to the flexibility and planning of the leadership team. In 2016, Christian Herrick, the new C.E.O. and son-in-law of Randy, was awarded Young Retailer of the Year by the North American Paint and Hardware Association. His plan for Randy’s minimized the negative impact of having the world’s largest retailer moving in across the street. Through his leadership, Randy’s Do it Best Hardware cultivated a reputation for durable, well-made products, much of it made locally. Randy's also became known for having friendly and knowledgeable employees who can help a customer with anything they might need to finish a project.

Austin Diehl, Director of Retail Sales

Austin Diehl, Director of Retail Sales

In 2023, the company once again was home to a Young Retailer of the Year. Austin Diehl, Director of Retail Sales, was honored for his work in the opening and operation of both the Mount Jackson and Ruckersville locations, in addition to quickly responding to the pandemic to protect both employees and customers. Austin was also instrumental in the reopening of the Mount Jackson location following a fire that destroyed the building in February of 2022. Randy’s Do it Best Hardware was able to open its doors to the public again only 100 days later. 

MISSION STATEMENT

Randy's Do It Best Hardware is a locally-owned, family business that thrives on genuine care of our community by providing the right products and unwavering service. Our devoted staff is focused on making our neck of the woods a better place to live and work.

VISION STATEMENT

We strive to be a model in our community and industry

CORE VALUES

  1. FAMILY - our coworkers feel like family. Additionally, our number one priority is to work for the betterment of our and the community's families.
  2. INTEGRITY - we strive to keep a good moral compass and are honest in all of our dealings.
  3. SELFLESSNESS - we go to great lengths to help those in need, oftentimes at the expense of our self-interests.
  4. KNOWLEDGE - we strive to be better and gain knowledge through educational opportunities and experience.