Michael Monaco

I started my sales & marketing career in 1992 working for KFAX Christian Radio in Northern California as an account executive. Later I relocating to Reno Nevada in 1995 and worked in radio and then with Univision. WB, UPN and Fox.

In 1999 My family and I moved to Littleton Colorado where I worked as a substitute teacher at my children’s elementary school. This is where I developed a passion for education and a deep respect for educators. I later accepted a job with Univision again as a sales executive. In 2002, I ventured into publishing by creating Denver Colorado’s first and only Hispanic language women’s magazine titled Ella (A-YA). After relocating to Chula Vista in 2004, I entered the business banking industry where I spent 7 years specializing in non-profit and small business banking. However, publishing called me back in July 2013 when I purchased the rights to an Eastlake community magazine known as My Hometown Magazine known today as Our Hometown Magazine. In July of 2015 we restructured the magazine to include all of Chula Vista and Bonita. Recently, Our Hometown Magazine has gone through another transformation. Starting in March 2020 Our Hometown Magazine went exclusively online at www.ourhometown.online.

I love Chula Vista and Bonita and donate my talents to serve these communities when ever asked. I regularly emcee for the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce mixers, Chula Vista Public Library Foundation’s Bon Appetit, Chula Vista Rotary Club OktoberFiesta, Starlight Parade, and the Chula Vista Police Activities League PINGO. I’m also the creator and event coordinator for the South Bay Pumpkin Smash – Game of Throws, a collaboration of local businesses, Sweetwater Union High School District STEAM program, and The Friends of the Chula Vista Parks & Recreation.