BSA Foundation Board Member Gregory Bialecki passed away unexpectedly last Thursday, November 14. Greg had served on the BSA Foundation Board of Trustees since 2020 and was a dedicated public servant and visionary in urban development.

In addition to his service with the BSA, Greg was a principal at Redgate, where he excelled in identifying transformative opportunities for urban redevelopment. His work at Redgate was the culmination of a career dedicated to improving communities and encouraging innovation, with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity; he pursued his passion for equality with purpose, as a member of the Board of Directors for Boston Neighborhood CLT, Tech Foundry, and Women’s Foundation, organizations that address racial inequities, elevate under-represented groups into sustainable careers, and that support the well-being of women and girls in the Greater Boston area. He also dedicated much of his professional life to public service as Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development under Governor Deval Patrick, serving from 2009-2015. In this role, he oversaw multiple state agencies and led initiatives that advanced the state’s innovation economy, fostered affordable housing, and supported mixed-use developments centered on public transit. Greg also had a vision for the Boston Public Market, and he was proud to be instrumental in making that vision a reality. After graduating from law school, Greg practiced law in Boston at Hill & Barlow and DLA Piper, specializing in real estate law.

Greg is survived by his wife, Mary, their four children and spouses, his four beloved grandchildren, a sister and his large extended family. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that you consider making a donation to One Mission https://onemission.org/ or Tech Foundry https://thetechfoundry.org, organizations that were close to his heart.