# Patricia 'Pat' Fearey

> Patricia “Pat” Fearey founded The Fearey Group, now Fearey, in Seattle in 1981. A public relations executive with longstanding civic and arts connections, she served as PONCHO president in 1993, participated in the founding meeting of the network that became PRGN, and was a 2005 Puget Sound Business Journal Women of Influence honoree. She announced the firm’s sale to Aaron Blank in November 2013; he became CEO in January 2014.

- **Role:** Founder and former CEO at Fearey
- **Organizations:** Fearey (formerly The Fearey Group), Seattle Center, Southland Corporation, PONCHO, Public Relations Global Network (founding Phoenix Network participant), Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Seattle, YMCA, Seahawk/Kingdome Renovation Task Force
- **Known for:** Founded a Seattle public relations agency in 1981., PONCHO president in 1993., Participant in the founding meeting of the predecessor to PRGN in 1992.

## Career timeline

- **Late 1960s** — Began volunteering with PONCHO, according to her November 2013 oral history.
- **Before 1981** — Worked in public relations at Seattle Center, then at Southland Corporation.
- **1981** — Founded The Fearey Group in Seattle; the Northwest Marine Trade Association was her first major client.
- **1992** — Attended the Phoenix meeting that established the Phoenix Network, later renamed Public Relations Global Network.
- **1993** — Served as president of PONCHO.
- **1996** — Added to King County’s Seahawk/Kingdome Renovation Task Force in November.
- **2004** — Credited with Linnea Westerlind on a PRSA Puget Sound Totem for “TimberHawk opens for thrills.”
- **2005** — Named a Puget Sound Business Journal Women of Influence honoree.
- **2013** — Announced sale of the firm to president Aaron Blank on November 1, with planned board and Of Counsel roles.
- **2014** — Blank assumed the CEO and president positions on January 1.
- **2021** — The agency shortened its name from The Fearey Group to Fearey.

## Achievements

- Founded a Seattle public relations agency in 1981.
- PONCHO president in 1993.
- Participant in the founding meeting of the predecessor to PRGN in 1992.
- 2005 Puget Sound Business Journal Women of Influence honoree.
- Co-credited on the 2004 PRSA Puget Sound Totem for “TimberHawk opens for thrills.”

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Aaron Blank marked the agency’s 45th year with a public reflection on Pat Fearey’s advice, early experiences as a woman executive adviser and the company’s continuing connection to her values.

## Links

- Website: https://fearey.agency/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-fearey-5b516133

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Last updated: 2026-10-25