Ted Tye
Co-founder and Director
A founding partner of National Development and leader of the organization for 40 years, Ted has been recognized as one of the 50 most influential Bostonians. He has been the principal responsible for many of National Development’s game-changing Boston area projects such as Ink Block, MarketStreet Lynnfield, Station Landing, The Circle, and over thirty senior housing projects, including three recognized as best in the US. He has been involved in permitting and developing projects in more than forty municipalities. Ted has served in a leadership capacity with many professional, charitable, and community organizations.
Education
- B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science, Tufts University
- M.B.A., Harvard Business School
Professional Affiliations
- Director and past board chair, NAIOP Massachusetts
- Frequent speaker on real estate at area universities and professional organizations
- Awards include YMCA Red Triangle Award, BBNE Distinguished Achievement Award, Dean College honorary alumnus, Newton Girls Soccer Hall of Honor, Can-Do award for affordable housing, numerous national project awards
- Investor and advisor to several start-up businesses
Professional Sports Affiliations
- Co-owner of Maine Red Claws of the National Basketball Association G-League (2009-2019)
- Co-founder and chairman of Worcester Tornadoes minor league baseball team (2005-2009)
Charitable and Community Activities
- Vice Board Chair and Chair of Buildings & Grounds, Tufts University Board of Trustees
- Chair, Tufts University Athletics Board of Advisors
- President, Newton Metrowest Basketball and long-time coach