Ed Foran

Ed Foran probably has one of the most unique backgrounds of any real estate broker in Aspen. Born in Chicago as the son of nationally prominent trial lawyer Thomas Foran (U.S. Attorney during the '68 Democratic National Convention and prosecutor of the Chicago 7), Ed's family was very active politically. His father campaigned for state governor of Illinois. From an early age Ed has been comfortable with the media and meeting with people of all walks of life.

Ed lived in Alaska for 14 years where he met his wife of 24 years, Barbara. Together they commercial fished for salmon, taught school in remote Indian villages, and Ed worked as a carpenter. He also became involved in racing sled dogs in 1000 mile races, and entered the Iditarod Sled Dog race twice as well as the Yukon Quest, finishing in the money every time.

In 1989 Ed and his family moved to Colorado where he began his career in real estate, specializing in commercial real estate. In 1998, he joined Mason & Morse and won the Rookie of the Year Award. Ed's commercial background in financial analysis and his knowledge of the residential market is a perfect fit for the client seeking a broker that takes a factual and professional approach to real estate sales. Given Ed's background, there is no challenge too daunting. As Ed says "having spent the night out lost in a whiteout on the Bering Sea ice, it put things in perspective, therefore, there is no real estate deal too difficult."

Ed continues to challenge himself both physically and mentally with cycling and Nordic skiing endurance events, as well as playing the role of "the Prince of Verona" in the world premiere of Aspen Ballet's Romeo & Juliet. In addition to serving on several non-profit boards, this fall Ed begins his term as President of the Aspen Board of Realtors. His proudest achievement, however, is his family. Katie, attends the University of Colorado. Tommy,attends Aspen High School and Julia, attends Aspen Elementary School. Ed's wife Barbara holds them all together with her love and hard work. Barbara has a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University and is in private practice as an educational therapist.

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