Homebuilder chooses new head of operations

NAPLES — Diamond Custom Homes named 30-year construction industry veteran Chris Batchelor vice president of operations.

Batchelor, who previously owned his own construction company and has also worked with national homebuilders and developers, will oversee all of Diamond Custom Homes’ construction operations, according to a statement. That includes new construction, remodeling, warranty service, estate management and its cabinetry division, with accountability for each division’s customer satisfaction and profit and loss. He will provide leadership and management of the construction staff; manage execution of Diamond Custom Homes’ strategic vision and goals; develop and enforce policies and procedures; and serve as a mentor, the release adds.