Continuing with the familial nods, Helme’s father, Sir Tom Helme, gifted linens from his luxury British fabric company, Fermoie, which supplied table cloths, napkins, curtains, pillows and upholstered walls. Knot, tied in style: Zach Leonsis, the son of sports-team owner Ted Leonsis and wife Lynn, married Melissa Cook on Saturday in a ceremony in his parents’ Potomac, Md., … By BENJAMIN STANDIG July 27, 2016 GMT. Have a healthy son 3. In a 25-year period he has personally made investments and owned equity stake in numerous companies, including Groupon, Google, AOL, Revolution Money, AddThis, Preview Travel (Travelocity), GridPoint, Inside.com (formerly Mahalo), MobilePosse, ObjectVideo, SB Nation, Zedge, Triporati, Personal, I-Village, Proxicom, ePals, SnagFilms, MediaBank, Two Harbors, Videology, Algentis, Social Radar and Forbes' travel guide. Ted Leonsis (Left) Posing for a Photograph With Lynn Leonsis (Right) (Photo: Facebook/tedleonsis) Lynn gave birth to their son, Zachary Leonsis, in October 1988, and their daughter, Elle Leonsis, in 1992. [67], His first production was the documentary Nanking, which premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. The first fact is that Mrs. Leonsis was born Lynn Marie Peterson on September 14, 1958. [87], Leonsis once served as the mayor of Orchid, Florida. [citation needed], Leonsis is the founder of Revolution Money, a company which provides secure payments through an Internet-based platform. [44] The Capitals, like other teams, have raised ticket prices in recent years. They have 2 children together, a son named Zachary, born in 1988 and a daughter, Elle, born in 1992. They have two children together with a son, Zachary Leonsis, and a daughter Elle Leonsis. Forbes estimates his net worth at around US$1 billion in 2018. 1 Sports PowerPlayer in Maryland, 2016 Greater Washington Urban League Unsung Philanthropist Award, This page was last edited on 8 February 2021, at 05:27. [72], Leonsis is cofounder and partner in Revolution Growth Fund II, which currently has made investments in eight companies: Bigcommerce, CustomInk, Echo360, FedBid, Lolly Wolly Doodle, Optoro, Resonate, sweetgreen, Revolution Foods and Handybook. [68] The film is based on the book The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang. Washington Life Magazine, 2301 Tracy Place, N.W., Washington, DC 20008 USA Tel. Marwood, the 13-acre former Gore family estate that sits on a knoll above the Potomac River, was once rented by Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and briefly served as Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s summer home in the 1920s. Leonsis serves on the board […] Second is that she and Theodore John Leonsis aka Ted Leonsis, tied the knot on August 15, 1987, in Indian River, Florida. [35] After Jágr was traded in 2004, Leonsis was criticized by fans. Such a great memory.” And that, perhaps, is a different sonnet for another day. [citation needed], A third documentary, A Fighting Chance, tells the story of Kyle Maynard, who became a nationally ranked wrestler, motivational speaker, and bestselling author, despite being born without arms or legs. [34], Leonsis has owned the Washington Capitals since the spring of 1999, and in that timeframe the team has won ten Southeast Division titles, three Presidents’ Trophies, recorded more than 200 consecutive sellouts at Verizon Center (now Capital One Arena), and won a Stanley Cup Championship. "[48] Again in 2009, he received criticism for preventing visiting team fans from purchasing Capitals playoff tickets. On a quiet night, he proposed with an Art Deco sapphire ring, which is reminiscent of the Greek evil eye emblem that symbolizes protection. Have a healthy son 3. Still via YouTube/CEO Club of Baltimore. He was fined $100,000 by the league, for "unauthorized public comments regarding the league's collective bargaining negotiations. He is a cofounder and partner at Revolution Growth, a venture capital firm helmed by AOL cofounder Steve Case. Ted Leonsis has lost three friends to suicide. These charities and causes include Best Buddies, DC Central Kitchen, See Forever Foundation, Venture Philanthropy Partners, Street Soccer USA, YouthAIDS, GlobalGiving.org, DC-CAP, D.C. College Success Foundation, Potomac School, Georgetown University, Children's Hospital, Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association, Salvation Army Angel Tree, Alliance for Lupus Research, Serve DC, Fort Dupont Ice Arena and Ice Hockey Club, USO of Metropolitan Washington, Capital Area Food Bank, Flashes of Hope, Inova Health System Foundation, UNICEF, obesity prevention and numerous local schools, cancer research and awareness programs. The film was narrated by actor Colin Farrell and featured residents of Afghanistan; Kenya; Dublin, Ireland; Charlotte, North Carolina; Madrid; and Saint Petersburg. Destination Home: Turn Your Vacation Into a Staycation... National Journal’s Kevin Turpin Uses Pressure, Curiosity as... Nuptials of Note: Sara Murray & Garrett Haake, Inside Homes: Black & White Shine, Warm & Dramatic Play, Beauty & Wellness: 10 Bluemercury Picks to Shop this Holiday Season, Luxury Travel: Clean Your Mirror at Rosewood Mayakoba. He doesn’t want to lose any more. He has been married to Lynn Leonsis since August 1987. [29] The new Monumental Sports Network offers an OTT service that provides live streaming of Mystics, Valor and AFL Baltimore games as well as additional live events and games. At an appearance at an elite club of business leaders in Baltimore on Wednesday, D.C. sports mogul Ted Leonsis said he’s excited by the notion of the three nearby major East Coast cities – Baltimore, Richmond and Washington, D.C. – merging to become a “super city.” Leonsis credits her mother, Lynn, with handling the planning in style and at her very own home, no less. Toby, a consultant at Smith & Williamson, is a grandson to Bryan Walter Guinness, 2nd Baron Moyne, and an heir to part of the Guinness family’s brewing fortune. And then, the dress. For his involvement in the scuffle, Leonsis was fined $100,000. I. [62] The Wizards also announced that they would raise ticket prices for a third consecutive year. “It surprised no one how immaculate the gardening and tent and little features all were,” says Leonsis, embracing her daughterly pride. BD3 Design expertly replicated an Irish pub, “kitted out” with Guinness on tap along with a 20-foot-long oyster bar. [1] He is an avid fan of sports and music, especially Fugazi, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and Elvis Presley. The couple married back in August 1987 and their relationship has remained rock solid ever since. 7, 2018. [22] As of 2014[update], he serves as vice chairman emeritus of AOL. Biography of Ted Leonsis. Fall in love and get married 2. The Guinness delights didn’t stop there. [21] He held numerous positions at AOL during his years there, completing his tenure and retiring in 2006 as the audience group's president and vice-chairman. Ted credits his wife and their children for keeping him rooted among an outpouring of money, success, and career achievements. "I agree with him," Dan Snyder chimed in, to much laughter. Memorabilia from Donegal, Ireland, where the Guinness family has a beloved home, was also included in the theme. 283 talking about this. Ted Leonsis spoke about the business of happiness at the CEO@Smith speaker series at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. [49], In the face of community opposition, Leonsis has persisted with a plan to expand the billboards around the Verizon Center. The largest is Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), where he … The team reverted to its traditional red, white and blue colors. Additionally, NBC Sports Group invested in Monumental Sports Network, becoming an equity partner. "You," Ted Leonsis said, meaning "You, The Post." Leonsis is the founder of the Leonsis Foundation, which supports children "overcome obstacles and achieve their goals". [10][13][14][15], Leonsis left Harris Corporation in March 1981 when, at the age 25, he moved to Florida and began his first business venture. When asked if the actions were unfair, Leonsis stated, "I don't care. He is a producer, known for Nanking (2007), Willie and Kicking It (2008). He is an extreme super fan of sports and music, mostly Fugazi, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and Elvis Presley. [64] On July 14, 2016, the team name was revealed as the Washington Valor. Bride’s First Dress: Romona Keveza | Second Dress: Elie Saab | Hair and Makeup: Claudine Fay | Wedding Planner: Arney Walker | Caterer: Susan Gage | Cake: Fleur and Flour | Flowers: Victoria Clausen | Music Coordinator: Elan Artists | Linens: Fermoie | DJ: Chris Styles | Photographer: Aaron Delesie. Ted Leonsis, daughter Elle Leonsis Helme and son Zachary Leonsis watch a Wizards game in early 2020. The bride’s father played a memorable role, serenading the couple alongside his college roommate with a surprise rendition of “Banana Boat Song.” The true pièce de résistance – the Stanley Cup – was displayed during cocktail hour and the bride watched the man of her dreams pop a magnum bottle of champagne right into it while friends and family looked on. This is the second wedding in the last few days for the Stanley Cup. Tell me if I’m wrong, but Ovi looks like Ted’s long lost other son. The film premiered in January 2008 at the Sundance Film Festival. Sports team, venue and media network partner. The billionaire owner of the Washington Wizards (NBA) and Washington Capitals (NHL) purchased "Marwood", a 1926 chateau-style riverfront mansion on 13 acres, in 2011 for a reported $20M. [24] Formed in 2010 by a merger between Leonsis' Lincoln Holdings with Washington Sports & Entertainment, Monumental Sports & Entertainment is the only privately held company in a top-10 market to own and operate five professional sports teams and a major arena. Ted Leonsis Details Bullish Vision for Esports, Sports Betting Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and captain Alex Ovechkin hold the Stanley Cup after Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final on Jun. [71], In 2013, Leonsis produced the documentary Lost for Life, which explores juvenile offenders who have been sentenced to life without parole. [82] The 20,000-square-foot (1,900 m2) estate was once the home of Joseph P. Kennedy,[83] summer home of Franklin Roosevelt,[84] and was owned by the Gore family from 1942 to 1995. [40] He also alleged that Leonsis was bribing bloggers for positive coverage of the Capitals. The couple got married way back in August 1987 and their union has remained rock solid ever since. Ted Leonsis is currently married to Lynn Leonsis. His first venture was publishing LIST, a technology magazine that focused on the then-new personal computing industry. [7] When his high school guidance counselor evaluated his skill set, the counselor concluded that young Ted was destined to work in a grocery store. Ted Leonsis is an Internet industry pioneer who helped build AOL into a global phenomenon. The painting features a championship-hat-wearing Alex Ovechkin holding up the Stanley Cup with Ted while Leonsis’s wife Lynn, his daughter Elle, and his son Zach smile in the background. Family matters: 1. His daughter Elle Leonsis has followed in her father’s footsteps into the world of filmmaking. [20] Under his leadership, AOL increased its membership from under 800,000 members to over 8 million, while their annual revenue increased from $100 million to $1.5 billion. Ted Leonsis, founder of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, talks about how he was enchanted with the start-up world at a young age. They have two children together, a son named Zachary, born in 1988, and a daughter, Elle, born in 1992. Leonsis is the founder, chairman and largest shareholder of SnagFilms, a content and technology company with a full-service video streaming platform, professional video and journalism content assets and established relationships with the creative community. [61], In February 2016, construction started on a new practice facility for the Wizards. He is currently the Chairman of Clearspring Technologies, an online content sharing network, which connects publishers, services and advertisers to audiences on the internet. He doesn’t want to lose any more. [3][4] He is the founder and chairman of SnagFilms, which produced the documentary film Nanking. [16][18], In 1987, Leonsis established the marketing communications company, Redgate Communications Corporation. Her father Ted Leonsis is the founder and CEO of Monumental Sports, which owns the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics and Capital One Arena. 202.745.9268, info@washingtonlife.com. “My mom is damn good at throwing a beautiful party!”. Ted Leonsis - 298 Followers, 30 Following, 57 pins | Entrepreneur, Sports Team Owner, Philanthropist, Venture Capitalist, and Filmmaker. [1] [77] [78] He has been married to Lynn since August 1987. Their engagement would merge two prominent families hailing from complementing industries: beer and sports. Age, Height, and Weight Being born on 8 January 1957, Ted Leonsis is 64 years old as of today’s date 10th February 2021. ... You're there with your son or your daughter or your wife or your girlfriend or your boyfriend, and you're eating popcorn and Cracker Jacks and all this [junk food]. He acquired the property for $20 million after selling homes in McLean, Virginia and Vero Beach, Florida. [65] On November 14, 2016, Monumental announced that it had acquired an AFL team that would begin play in 2017 in Baltimore. 1 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft), Bradley Beal (No. He is a former senior executive with America Online. After graduating from college, he then moved back to his parents' home in Lowell and began working for Wang Laboratories as a corporate communications manager and Harris Corp. as a marketing executive. Ted Leonsis, Producer: Nanking. It was honored with the 2008 Peabody Award[69] and the 2009 News & Documentary Emmy Award for Best Historical Programming (Long Form). They have two children. This was the first Stanley Cup victory in the history of the Washington Capitals. Ted Leonsis is an American-born filmmaker, writer, all-round business mogul, and philanthropist. Wes Unseld, the Hall of Famer who led the then-Washington Bullets to the franchise's only NBA championship, died Tuesday morning, his family said in a statement. [62] The development was paid for by DC taxpayers and District-funded Events DC while Leonsis' contribution to the $55 million cost was considered ceremonial. Family matters: 1. Ted Leonsis has lost three friends to suicide. In June 2014 the United States Olympic Committee identified Washington and three other cities as potential locations. Theodore John Leonsis (born January 8, 1957) is an American businessman, investor, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and former politician. He was first in his family to go to university where he attended Georgetown University to pursue his undergraduate studies majoring in American Studies, and graduated in 1977 at the top of his class. In addition to being the Internet's leading site for watching and sharing nonfiction films, the company owns indieWIRE, a news information and networking site targeted towards independent-minded filmmakers, the film industry and moviegoers alike. As vice chairman of Washington 2024, Leonsis took on a leading role in the region's bid for Summer 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “When I found a gown that was so striking and never worn before by a bride, I fell in love pretty quickly.”. Speakers bureau with booking and speaking fee information for live and virtual events with famous speakers like Ted Leonsis. [77] Together they have two children; Zachary E. born in 1988, and daughter Elle C. Leonsis, born in 1992. [39], In 2010, journalist Damien Cox, author of the Ovechkin Project, a biography of Alexander Ovechkin, wrote that Leonsis was trying to circumvent the NHL's salary cap when signing Ovechkin's contract. [76], Leonsis has authored a number of books, including Blue Magic: The People, Power and Politics Behind the IBM PC and The Business of Happiness: 6 Secrets to Extraordinary Success in Work and Life. He was a politician after being mayor of Orchid, Florida, in the early 1990s. While their wedding embraced a woodlands theme, with colors of hydrangea, blue and green, and the fairest flowers “o’ th’ season” suspended throughout like Shakespearean verse, the event paid homage to their family legacies as well. Her father Ted Leonsis is the founder and CEO of Monumental Sports, which owns the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics and Capital One Arena. The USOC ultimately selected Los Angeles, which lost the 2024 bid was awarded the 2028 Summer Games. [85] Leonsis purchased the home from Chris Rogers, a telecommunications executive[86] who acquired Leonsis' home in McLean. Monumental and CSN Mid-Atlantic formed an advanced media partnership that not only extended CSN's exclusive media rights to the Capitals and Wizards but also saw Monumental become an equity partner in CSN. 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