Leading Political Operative and Media Strategist Chapin Fay Joins Actum
Senior hire boosts New York office’s growing team of bipartisan public affairs professionals
New York, NY (December 8, 2022) – Actum LLC, the fastest growing public strategy firm in the United States, today announced that Chapin Fay has joined the New York office as a Managing Director. Fay brings to Actum more than 20 years of experience as a high-level media strategist, political consultant, and crisis counselor for Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, advocacy organizations, governments, and political candidates.
“I have known Chapin for 20 years, and he is one of the best media strategists and Republican operatives in the state, someone who knows how to navigate complex challenges and get results,” said Michael McKeon, Actum Partner. “His experience and connections will be a huge asset to our clients and further boost our office’s bipartisan capabilities. We look forward to having him on our team.”
Named a top political consultant by City & State, Fay has over 20 years of New York and national public affairs experience. He was one of the first staffers hired on the last successful statewide Republican campaign in the state and subsequently held multiple communications positions in the Pataki administration. He is a veteran political operative with significant campaign management and consulting experience, including Harry Wilson for State Comptroller in 2010, Lee Zeldin for Congress in 2014, as well as a Zeldin for Governor SuperPAC and the Michael Henry for Attorney General campaign in 2022. He has managed or advised dozens of campaigns from local elections to U.S. Senate and Presidential races. Fay also spent a cycle at the National Republican Congressional Committee in Washington, D.C. advising clients across the country.
“Actum is an exceptional firm with far-reaching capabilities,” said Fay. “I am eager to continue my existing work with clients while taking on new challenges alongside this great team of communications and public affairs professionals.”
Fay comes to Actum after founding and running his own strategy firm, Lighthouse Public Affairs. Previously, he served as Press Secretary and Director of Public Affairs for New York Governor George E. Pataki, where he managed statewide press offices, developed and executed messaging campaigns, and served as lead media contact and spokesperson.
Fay has extensive media relations experience and a network of New York, D.C., and national press contacts. He has been quoted on the record extensively and has provided analysis for the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, NY1, Pix 11, and Fox News, among other outlets. Fay has also served as a Counsel to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and as a Series 65 licensed investment advisor at a financial services firm.
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