FOX ASSOCIATES - Key Persons


Bill Bell

Job Titles:
  • Senior VP / Dir. Sales & Business Development
  • Senior VP, Director of Sales and Business Development
Bill has been with Fox since 2001, successfully working with national accounts in all major cities and categories. Bill held sales positions with the Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine, Sunset Magazine. In addition to handling his extensive account list, he oversees sales management for the rest of the Fox Team. Bill has significant conceptual sales experience and delivers high value solutions to advertisers.

Jack Friend - VP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Account Director
  • Vice President

Joan Rizzo - VP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Account Director
  • Vice President

Marilee Dawson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Marlys Fox - CEO, Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
  • President
Marlys has spent her entire career in publishing and founded Fox Associates in 1968. She is a past president and long-time board member of the National Association of Publishers Representatives. No one has more experience selling consumer, trade and association advertising. In the spring of 2017, Marlys was awarded Folio's Top Women in Media as an Industry Leader for her continuous effort and outstanding achievements throughout her career. In 2019, she was awarded the AM&P Lifetime Achievement Award.

Patrick Carriglio - VP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Account Director
  • Vice President

Steve Schwanz - COO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • COO
  • Executive Vice President
Steve has spent his entire 40 year business career with Fox. In addition to his current corporate duties, Steve has been a salesmen, regional sales manager and general manager and he is now responsible for digital selling. In his spare time, Steve is a long-time member of Lions International where he has been recognized as Treasurer and President of his Glenview Illinois chapter.

Tina Riley - VP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Account Director
  • Vice President