Regional Housing Authority forms hiring committee to interview executive director candidates

The Leadville Lake County Regional Housing Authority on March 19 formed a three‑member hiring committee to interview two finalists for the authority—s executive director position and to accelerate hiring ahead of looming program deadlines.

Board members agreed to move both applicants — Ian Marcus (noted on his resume for grant writing) and Rebecca Longberg (currently with the Chaffee County Housing Authority) — forward in the process. To speed hiring, the authority selected Christian, Dan Marker and Tracy Fletcher as the subcommittee to conduct interviews and make a recommendation to the full board.

Board members discussed interview logistics and a possible timeline that could deliver a recommendation to the April 16 regular meeting; several members said they preferred rapid action because the authority needs staff to manage upcoming deed‑restriction work and other start‑up tasks. One member suggested skipping an initial phone screen and moving to formal interviews to shorten the timeline.

The executive director position, as advertised, is administratively housed with Lake County for benefits and payroll while reporting to the authority. The city of Leadville has committed up to $70,000 toward the salary; the authority has additional operating funds that could raise the advertised salary to the posted maximum (up to $85,000), with benefits paid through the county employment arrangement. Board members clarified that hiring steps must comply with applicable employment law but are not strictly limited by county hiring processes.

Next steps

- Hiring committee to schedule interviews and draft questions; members asked colleagues to forward suggested interview questions by email. - Committee to convene and, if appropriate, present a recommendation to the full board at the April 16 meeting.

No final hiring decisions were made on March 19.