Edward Segal is the executive officer, government affairs director, and communications director of the Marin Association of REALTORS. Segal’s unique background spans politics, journalism, and public relations. Prior to joining MAR in 2003, he was the marketing strategies columnist for The Wall Street Journal’s Web site for entrepreneurs; author of the PR/marketing handbook, Getting Your 15 Minutes of Fame, and More; and a PR consultant whose clients included the Consumer Electronics Show, Marriott Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and more than two dozen trade associations. He previously served as the press secretary and legislative assistant to members of Congress on Capitol Hill, and was campaign aide for presidential and congressional campaigns across the country.