Beginning in 1914, Fay was employed at the Vermont Marble Company, rising to vice president and member of the board of directors before retiring in 1966.
After entering service at Fort Ethan Allen, he completed officer's training and received a commission as a second lieutenant of Aviation.
[4] He maintained his military membership in the 1920s as a member of the Vermont National Guard's 86th Infantry Brigade.
[5] Fay served as the governor's executive clerk during the administration of Redfield Proctor Jr. from 1923 to 1925.
[6] A Republican, Fay served in local offices, including president of the Village of Proctor.