Thomas Tingle named 2013 Small Business Person of the Year

Thomas Tingle, president of Guernsey Tingle Architects, was recently named the 2013 Small Business Person of the Year by The Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance.

Tingle received the award at the alliance's annual membership meeting Sept. 25.

According to a press release, small business owners are selected based on a variety of factors including their impact on the community, substantial employee growth, increased sales, excellent customer service and response to adversity.

"This year's small business person of the year represents the finest qualities of a small business owner," Ken Carr, who presented the award to Tingle, said in the release.

Guernsey Tingle Architects, which will soon celebrate its 30th anniversary, has greatly expanded its staff from four employees in 1992 to its current staff of 20 employees, making it the largest architectural staff on the Virginia Peninsula.

Tingle is an active member in the community, holding many positions in local government, community and civic organizations. He serves on the James City County Economic Development Authority and the Newport News/Williamsburg Airport-RAISE Committee, co-chairs the Virginians for High Speed Rail and is a board member of the Peninsula Council for Workforce Development, Housing Partnerships and the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA.

Guernsey Tingle Architects is located at 4350 New Town Ave., Williamsburg.

For more information about The Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance, call 757-229-6511 or visit williamsburgcc.com.

For more information about Guernsey Tingle Architects, call 757-220-0220 or visit guernseytingle.com.

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