CHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board of Directors
MONICA HASKELL
Chair, At Large
monica.haskell@state.co.us
I have more than 23 years’ experience in management in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. For seven years I provided direct mental health/substance abuse treatment services and housing services for the homeless population in Aurora, Colorado. I was on the board to end homelessness in Colorado for the Governors' offices for 5 years. I not only provided direct services to families but also provided clinical oversight for families and individuals that struggled with our housing options daily. My main focus has been high risk families and adolescents, the most common topic is lack of affordable housing in our community. What better way to support the families I serve than to help impact the problem in a positive way through community collaboration and support.
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My favorite place in Chaffee County is outdoors with my family. I love to spend time with my family and we live in this great place so we enjoy it, mountain biking, fishing, skiing, etc.
LIBBY FAY
Treasurer, Buena Vista
Libby.Fay@chaffeehousingauthority.org
I have served as the Mayor of Buena Vista since 2022 and was a Buena Vista Board of Trustee for four years before that. I have encouraged the development of affordable housing by approving the donation of Town-owned land for the Midland Apartments and child care facility, and through facilitating and supporting public/private partnerships such as The Crossing and Alpine West.
I spent my working career as a CPA in Denver. In addition to work and volunteer activities, I enjoy hiking, travel, having a great partner, walking my dog Chaco, biking, laughing, and having wonderful friends. My favorite place in Chaffee County is the James Street Bridge over Cottonwood Creek.
DOMINIQUE NACCARATO
Secretary, City of Salida
Dominique.Naccarato@salidaelected.com
​I serve as a member of the Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) Board, appointed by the Salida City Council on January 21, 2025, and previously, from 2021 to 2023. I have been an active participant in CHA's initiatives, because as someone born and raised in Salida, I care deeply about solving the housing crisis. In addition to my role with CHA, I represent Ward 1 on the Salida City Council, having been elected in November 2021 to a four-year term. I'm dedicated to public service and community development while keeping local constituents informed. It's hard to pick a favorite place in Chaffee County, but anywhere on the Upper Arkansas River is gold to me.
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ERIC LEE
Chaffee County
Eric.Lee@chaffeehousingauthority.org
Currently, I am the Executive Director of Full Circle Restorative Justice. My passion for inspiring and uplifting others was sparked by my own challenges growing up in Detroit, Michigan. The unique trials and tribulations of urban life and witnessing the impact of those experiences by others in my community planted the seed of service that would eventually lead to my life’s calling. In search of a higher path, I spent much of my young adult life in the hospitality industry. Prompted by moving to Colorado in 1989, I quickly began to build upon my leadership skills and as a self-taught chef opened three restaurants in Boulder County.
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Looking to be of greater service to my community, I began volunteering for several youth-based initiatives, including Project Yes and Lafayette Youth Sports. Soon after, I began my life coaching practice. After transitioning out of restaurants, I focused my on my coaching practice, specializing in health and wellness with a focus on fitness, nutrition, and stress management.
Along the way, I have published three books: “Adam’s Eve – A Novel,” “Sweeping Her Off Her Feet with Food” (a romantic cookbook), and “29 Degrees – How to Live a Life of Inner Peace, Joy, and Purpose Regardless of Circumstances.”
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I love family life with my wife Trudi and my three children, Erica, Forrest, and Justin, as well as my stepson Brock. I also enjoy working out and playing outside, including mountain biking, hiking, off-roading, bow- hunting, and camping. Most recently, I come to you from Longmont, Colorado, where I have been serving my community as a Restorative Justice Facilitator with the Conflict Center in Denver. I was also an integral part of the Professional Standards-Citizens Review Panel for the Police Division in Longmont. I bring a wealth of dynamic leadership experience from a multitude of fields and am a passionate advocate and activist for criminal justice reform.
BRETT LANDIN
Chaffee County
Brett.Landin@chaffeehousingauthority.org
I first fell in love with this place about 30 years ago when I visited to ride Monarch Crest. And for the last ten years we've been lucky enough to be a part of the community, watching our kids surf the river, build jumps at Axeman, skin their knees at the skatepark, and make life-long friends. We've also watched the soul of the valley become threatened by the increasing cost of workforce housing and the unsustainable choices that our friends and neighbors are being forced to make to continue living and working here. After a career as an aerospace engineer, I now have the opportunity to work with the fantastic staff at the Chaffee Housing Authority to address these issues head-on. And when I'm not sitting in a committee meeting or attending a community event, you can find me working on old cars in my shop, leading adventure moto tours, teaching a class at the University, or exploring the incredible ridgelines and high peaks that make this place so spectacular.
CARLEY SMITH
Town of Buena Vista
Carley.Smith@chaffeehousingauthority.org
I am first and foremost a proud mother to three beautiful children. Much of my life has been dedicated to careers centered around service to others, and I remain committed to continuing that path. I am currently a junior in the nursing program at Adams State University.
Since 2022, I have lived and worked in Chaffee County. My professional background includes teaching in classrooms serving some of the most underserved populations in Buena Vista, as well as working at an inpatient mental health and withdrawal management facility in Salida. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the resources, services, and support systems available in our community—as well as the processes behind them.
Advocacy has been a consistent part of my life, beginning with advocating for my children and gradually expanding to serve the broader community. I believe that the true hallmark of a great community lies in how we care for the people and places within it. I am honored and grateful to live in such a compassionate and supportive community.
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LAURA OSTROM
At Large
Laura.Ostrom@chaffeehousingauthority.org
Originally from Georgia, Laura has called Colorado home since 2011. She began her real estate journey in South Fork, working closely with a developer and assisting second-home buyers. After relocating to Salida with her son, Laura took on a key support and management role at a top-producing real estate firm, where she served as assistant to the Employing Broker. This position allowed her to deepen her expertise and manage a wide range of real estate transactions. Known for her problem-solving skills and commitment to excellence, Laura has successfully guided clients through complex challenges including deed issues, special use permits, and survey discrepancies.
Her passion extends beyond client service—she is also dedicated to mentoring fellow brokers and engaging with the next generation through the CMC internship program, helping local high school students explore careers in real estate. In 2025, Laura was selected as one of only 16 REALTORS®—from a pool of over 45,000 statewide—to attend the prestigious CAR Leadership Academy. She also serves as an At-Large Board Member for the Chaffee Housing Authority, where she’s excited to help shape local affordable housing initiatives.
Outside of work, Laura enjoys quality time with her family, whether it’s a game of Cribbage with her husband or fly fishing adventures with her teenage son.
