In 1978, Fahey started a small title insurance business, American Land Title Company.  He sold American Land Title in 1990, but remained at the company serving as CEO and helped guide the growth and direction of the title company, as it became one of the nation's largest.  He retired from the company in 1997.  In 2001, Mike Fahey was sworn in as the 49th Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska.  While Fahey is honored to serve the citizens of Omaha as Mayor, his most rewarding job is his role of father.  He has four grown children - three sons and a daughter.