Ted Benford

Ted Benford is an experienced leader in non-profit and athletics management, currently serving as the Executive Director and Director of Operations at Community Rowing, Inc. since May 2016. Ted has effectively managed operations for a $5 million non-profit organization, improving HR functions, risk assessments, and financial management. Prior experience includes coaching roles at Northeastern University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where Ted significantly enhanced team performance and recruitment efforts. Benford also founded Rowing Ventures, Inc., focusing on organizational development through rowing, and held key positions at institutions such as Tufts University and Boston College, where Ted directed successful athletic programs. With a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration from Boston College and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Denison University, Ted Benford combines extensive coaching experience with a strong foundation in educational leadership.