Bob Lingle

The CHQ Chamber has announced the addition of Bob Lingle to the team as the new Director of Membership Development, starting Jan. 2. Lingle has owned and operated Good Neighbor Bookstore in Lakewood since 2018.

CHQ Chamber President and CEO Daniel Heitzenrater noted, “We are delighted to have Bob join our team in this role. He brings a strong professional background in sales and marketing to the position, as well as a background in community building. As a small business owner, Bob is already a strong advocate for local business. His skills align closely with the mission of the CHQ Chamber to build vital connections, provide professional resources, and champion our local businesses in Chautauqua County.”

Director of Membership Development is a new title for the CHQ Chamber staff, with a focus on leading membership recruitment and retention, as well as sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

“As the Chamber continues to take a strategic look at its operations, we crafted a job description configured to meet our mission as we move into the future,” Mr. Heitzenrater added. “Bob brings a lot of aptitude and proficiency to this professional position, and we look forward to having him on board.”

Mr. Lingle said, “I’m excited to work with the CHQ Chamber. Supporting our local business community has always been a passion of mine, and I’m eager to make a meaningful and positive impact.”

He added, “My family is dedicated to carrying on the mission of Good Neighbor Bookstore. My wife, Shannon, will be taking the lead in managing the store during the week.”

Prior to his own experience as a small business owner, Mr. Lingle was a communications consultant with a focus on brand development, messaging and social media marketing. He was also a store manager for Follett Higher Education Group at Canisius College and Medaille College where he demonstrated a history of increasing sales and reducing expenses. In volunteer roles he serves on the Bookseller Advisory Council with the American Booksellers Association and is a past board member with the Lakewood Memorial Library and the Buffalo International Film Festival. He holds a BA in Communications from SUNY Fredonia and an MA in Integrated Marketing from St. Bonaventure University.