Ed Lannon was born and raised in Cranston. He attended Bishop Hendricken High School and was a member of the first class to graduate from that distinguished school. Ed was a member of the track team and excelled in the pole vault and shot put. He was, also, a member of the wrestling team. Ed continued his education at Providence College where he obtained his accounting degree. He, then, conducted graduate work at Suffolk University Law School. Ed was a member of the Air National Guard for six years as an air traffic technician. He was stationed at Otis Air Force Base and traveled to Niagra Falls. Ed is married and has one child. Ed maintains a healthy life style through golf, daily runs, and bi-weekly swims.

Ed is a member of the Cranston Chamber of Commerce. He was the Vice President of the Rolfe Square Restoration Committee. He is on the board of directors of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS. He is the former Chairperson of the McCauley Corporation and was responsible for the solicitations of donations for the Sisters of Mercy. Through Ed's efforts, $2 million was raised to procure housing for unwed mothers who are struggling to attend school and maintain a roof over their heads. Ed has recently been elected President of the RI Building Owners and Managers Association. Ed, also, solicits donations as the former Class Agent for the Providence College Class of 1966.