BEREA, Ohio – Sports Business Journal, the leading sports trade publication, has announced Ted Tywang, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel to its 2024 Forty Under 40 list.
Since joining the Cleveland Browns in 2016 as Director of Legal Affairs, Tywang has consistently contributed to the team and now to the Haslam Sports Group (HSG) portfolio of companies, including the Cleveland Browns, Columbus Crew, Milwaukee Bucks, HSG Ventures and HSG Real Estate. In 2019, in recognition of his legal and business acumen and his ability to establish exceptional rapport with internal and external stakeholders, Tywang was promoted to Vice President, General Counsel for HSG in 2019 before being elevated again in 2023 to his current title of Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel.
"I'm humbled and immensely honored to be part of Sports Business Journal's 'Forty Under 40' class of 2025," said Tywang. "This wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of the Haslam and Johnson families, the HSG leadership group and the incredible teams we have across our organizations. I am so appreciative of the opportunity I have had here at HSG to help create lasting impacts and look forward to continuing to help us grow our organizations and continue to be amongst the best in sports business."
"Ted is a terrific leader who has made an incredible impact on the Haslam Sports Group and all of Ohio through not only his work as our general counsel, but also leading our government affairs and community efforts," said Haslam Sports Group Chief Operating Officer David Jenkins. "He is incredibly deserving of the honor of being part of this year's 'Forty Under 40' class and we are so fortunate to have him on our team and helping to lead our organization."
In his current role, Tywang provides legal oversight and strategic guidance as HSG continues to explore various investment opportunities and partnerships through its HSG Ventures platform. He also leads HSG's government affairs efforts, connecting and working with government officials at all levels to help work cohesively with HSG's properties.
As part of Tywang's expanded duties as Chief Administrative Officer, he oversees the Cleveland Browns Community Relations and Foundation departments. In the civic realm, his role includes strengthening relationships and navigating legislation encompassing the State of Ohio, City of Cleveland, City of Columbus, and City of Berea, as well as other government officials and entities. Additionally, Tywang is actively engaged in the Ohio community, both as a representative of HSG and on his personal accord.
Tywang is also a key leader in the Browns future stadium planning efforts, as the organization has shifted its focus to a Dome stadium complex in the Cleveland suburbs of Brook Park, a project that will be transformative for Browns fans and the entire state of Ohio.
The Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Class of 2025 exemplifies excellence from individuals in the sports industry across teams and leagues, agencies and media companies, and working in sectors such as finance, law, sports betting and analytics. Tywang is the third member of the Haslam Sports Group to be distinguished with this honor, with Chief of Strategy and Development Josh Glessing making the Class of 2024 and Senior Vice President of Marketing and Media Brent Rossi making the class of 2018.
