Tony Fay
Tony Fay, Founder & CEO of Dallas-based Tony Fay Public Relations (TFPR), is a six-time D Magazine D500 honoree, recognized as one of Dallas-Fort Worth's most influential business leaders. TFPR has earned accolades such as the 2023 PRNEWS Small Agency of the Year, a spot in the 2023 and 2024 PRNEWS Agency Elite Top 100, and a “Best Places to Work” nod by Sports Business Journal. Fay’s expertise spans major events like the College Football Playoff National Championship, NCAA Final Four, WrestleMania, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and the MLB All-Star Game, as well as impactful non-profit initiatives with organizations like Klyde Warren Park and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
Before founding TFPR, Fay served as VP of Communications for the North Texas Super Bowl XLV and spent more than a decade with the Dallas Mavericks, advancing from intern to senior management. In 2022, he partnered with Troy Aikman on Highway to Henryetta, a country music festival fundraiser, headlined by Blake Shelton, for Aikman’s hometown. Fay also serves on PRSA Dallas' Board, showcasing his commitment to advancing the PR profession.
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