Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier

Bemus Point resident also serves as executive director of BESTJAMESTOWN, NY: -- The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is pleased to announce the addition of John Healy to the CCIDA Board of Directors, following his approved appointment by the Chautauqua County Legislature at its January 2025 voting session. By virtue of being appointed to the CCIDA Board of Directors, Healy will also assume a seat on the boards of the Chautauqua Regional Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) and the Chautauqua County Capital Resource Corporation (CRC). Healy has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, including architecture/engineering; construction administration; estimating; and project management with educational, health care, commercial, utility, and infrastructure projects. He has worked for the Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier (BEST) since 2021 and was recently named the Executive Director, replacing Brad Walters, who retired from that position at the end of 2024. Walters resigned from the CCIDA board on December 23, 2024 due to his recent retirement from BEST, after serving for ten years, creating the open board seat that Healy is now filling. Healy is a member of numerous local organizations including the Workforce Investment Board; Jamestown YMCA; and the Jamestown Noon Rotary Club, where he served as past president. His educational background includes an MBA from the Franciscan University of Steubenville; a BA from the University of Mount Union; and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). While playing football at Mount Union, Healy helped the Raiders to a 55-1 record and three NCAA Division III national championships. He is a native of Steubenville, Ohio, and currently lives in Bemus Point with his wife Betsy (Myott) and their four sons. “We are pleased to have John join the board of the CCIDA,” said Mark Geise, Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and CCIDA CEO. “John brings a wealth of experience to the board and has a firm understanding of its role related to growing and strengthening the local economy, thanks to involvement with BEST and his relationship with Brad Walters.” “Brad provided a lot of great insights pertaining to what was going on in the business community, so it was very beneficial having him on the board these past ten years,” said Gary Henry, CCIDA Chair. “We are confident that John will continue to provide valuable insights in the years to come and look forward to having him on our team.” “I’m excited to join the CCIDA Board of Directors and look forward to contributing to the great work the organization does in Chautauqua County,” Healy said. Prior to his resignation from the board, Walters served as vice chair. That position will now be held by board member Dan Heitzenrater, who had previously served as board secretary. The office of board secretary will now be held by board member Amy Harding.   About CCIDA - The CCIDA is an economic development organization authorized and empowered by the State of New York to make Chautauqua County a better place to work, live, and visit. It facilitates development by attracting new businesses, while promoting the retention and expansion of existing businesses. Assistance in the form of incentives – tax abatements, low interest loans, and bond financing – enhances the opportunities for job creation and retention by our businesses. For more information visit ChooseCHQ.com.