Edward Martel Block

Background

Block, Edward Martel was born on July 10, 1927 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph and Marie Angelena (Martel) Block.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, St. Edward's University, 1950.

Career

With, Southwestern Bell Telephone Сompany, St. Louis, 1952-1964; general advertising supervisor, Southwestern Bell Telephone Сompany, St. Louis, 1964; general information manager, Southwestern Bell Telephone Сompany, St. Louis, 1966; copywriter, Gardner Advertising Company, St. Louis, 1957-1959; news service supervisor, American Telephone & Telegraph Company, New York City, 1965-1966; information director, American Telephone & Telegraph Company, New York City, 1968-1970; assistant vice president, American Telephone & Telegraph Company, New York City, 1970-1971; senior vice president public relations, American Telephone & Telegraph Company, New York City, 1975-1986; vice president public relations, Illinois Bell., Chicago, 1972-1975; private practice consultant, president, The Block, Macdonald Group, Inc.

Achievements

• Edward Martel Block has been listed as a noteworthy consultant, telephone company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Alderman, City of Des Peres, Missouri, 1962-1963. President Global Public Affairs Institute New York University. Chairman board directors Communications Foundation of the Florida Keys, since 1996.

Served with United States Marine Corps, 1945-1946. Member Public Relations Society of America Clubs: Tavern, Baltusrol, Sky, Knights of Columbus.

Connections

Married Shirley Ross Young, September 2, 1950. Children: Mark, Stephen, Stuart.

Father:

Joseph Block

Mother:

Marie Angelena (Martel) Block

Spouse:

Shirley Ross Young

child:

Mark Block

child:

Stuart Block

child:

Stephen Block