PERSON: Chapin Fay

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Managing Director

Chapin has over 20 years of experience as a high-level media strategist, political consultant, and crisis counselor for Fortune 500 companies, law firms, lawyers & lawsuits, advocacy organizations, individuals, governments, and political candidates.

Named a top political consultant by City & State, Chapin 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 AG campaign in 2022.

Previously, Chapin served as a 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. He 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.

Chapin holds a BA from Amherst College, a JD from Fordham Law School, and is a member of the New York State Bar.

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