Barbara Lange, The longtime president and CEO of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, announced that she will be resigning. She announced her resignation in a letter to Chamber members Tuesday. According to Richlandsource.com, her last day will be Friday, October 18th. Lange has not said what she will do next, but she eluded that she would pursue totally new career direction" one that will allow her to "slow down a bit" and spend more time with family. Her resignation was accepted by the organization's board on Wednesday September 18th. Lange accepted her position at the Chamber in 2010.