Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI)
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.
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Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI)
At Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI), we invite individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and experience to grow through rowing. CRI was founded in 1985 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the belief that the sport of rowing provides unique opportunities to promote personal and community growth through teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness. We are committed to making these opportunities available to all. CRI has become one of the largest rowing programs in the United States, with more than 8,000 people rowing with us annually. Located on the Charles River, an internationally recognized attraction for rowing and a gem within the Massachusetts park system, CRI was the first public rowing club in Boston and remains one of the largest in the United States. CRI is committed to its mission of enriching the greater community and provides broad-based programs for youth and adult of all skill levels—from novice to elite. Since its start, CRI has provided education and training for more than 25,000 people, including: Youth (boys and girls) from local high schools Individuals with special needs such as sensory and mobility disabilities from Perkins School for the Blind and other institutions Adults of all levels of ability through recreational and competitive programs Olympians and National Team Rowers National Champions in Women’s, Men’s, and Girls’ Competitive teams A reputation for excellence and outstanding accomplishments in the sport has made CRI the place to learn to row in the Boston area and a model for similar programs nationally.