Tony Manolatos
Tony Manolatos is a Principal at BNA Communications. Tony is an experienced strategist specializing in media relations, crisis communications, community engagement, coalition building and government affairs. His 20 years of experience in public policy, politics and journalism shapes the planning of effective strategies.
As the founder of Apex Strategies, Tony developed and executed successful communication strategies for The Greater San Diego Association of Realtors, San Diego County Taxpayers Association, Balboa Park Conservancy and California American Water.
In 2015, Tony served as Communications Strategist for San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer's Citizens' Stadium Advisory Group (CSAG). In 2014, Tony helped guide communications for the Port of San Diego during a leadership change. He also directed communications for the successful Cate for Council 2014 campaign, and helped lead the Keep It Green Escondido campaign, which won by 22 points despite being outspent by a margin greater than 10-1. Prior to that, Tony served as Communications Director for the Faulconer for Mayor campaign. Following the election, Tony was appointed to Mayor Faulconer's "One San Diego Transition Advisory Committee."
Prior to founding Apex Strategies in 2014, Tony ran By George Strategies for 3 years. Prior to that he served as a deputy chief of staff and communications director to Councilman Faulconer. Before that he worked as an investigative reporter at the San Diego Union-Tribune, capping an award-winning journalism career that spanned more than a decade.
As the founder of Apex Strategies, Tony developed and executed successful communication strategies for The Greater San Diego Association of Realtors, San Diego County Taxpayers Association, Balboa Park Conservancy and California American Water.
In 2015, Tony served as Communications Strategist for San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer's Citizens' Stadium Advisory Group (CSAG). In 2014, Tony helped guide communications for the Port of San Diego during a leadership change. He also directed communications for the successful Cate for Council 2014 campaign, and helped lead the Keep It Green Escondido campaign, which won by 22 points despite being outspent by a margin greater than 10-1. Prior to that, Tony served as Communications Director for the Faulconer for Mayor campaign. Following the election, Tony was appointed to Mayor Faulconer's "One San Diego Transition Advisory Committee."
Prior to founding Apex Strategies in 2014, Tony ran By George Strategies for 3 years. Prior to that he served as a deputy chief of staff and communications director to Councilman Faulconer. Before that he worked as an investigative reporter at the San Diego Union-Tribune, capping an award-winning journalism career that spanned more than a decade.
