About
A little more context — without turning it into a resume.
I’m Kristopher “K-Mo” Monson. I grew up in the Rocky Mountain West — born in western Montana, raised in Sheridan, Wyoming, back to Montana for college, and eventually to Denver to begin a career. That geography shaped how I move through the world. I tend to observe first, listen carefully, and speak once I’ve had time to think.
I think in systems and questions — especially why things work the way they do. I often revisit ideas days later, after they’ve had time to settle. I change my mind when new information shows up. I’ve been told this makes me an indecisive Libra; I think of it as staying open.
Community and service
Before public service, I imagined a future as an event planner. In the early 2000s, I produced large-scale LGBTQ community events in Missoula, Montana. People traveled from across the state — and beyond — to attend. In a region with limited nightlife and real uncertainty for queer people, those events became places of joy, safety, and belonging.
I’m deeply proud of that work. And in hindsight, it pointed me toward the path I eventually took.
Today, I work in human services. The context is different, but the need is the same. People want to feel safe and secure. Whether through community events or public service, my impulse has always been to serve — to help create conditions where people can breathe a little easier.
What I’m exploring here
This site is a place to think out loud — deliberately, and without hot takes.
I’m interested in politics, culture, and civic life, especially how we might imagine a more workable, shared future for the United States. I’m less interested in arguments than in understanding — and in listening for the thoughtful middle ground where progress usually lives.
Writing and short-form video are tools I’m using to explore these ideas, and to see what I discover along the way.
A personal note
I share my life with Mollie, a three-year-old Shih Tzu with strong opinions about walks. She insists on two per day, naps beside me while I work, and uncovered a surprising reservoir of love I didn’t know I still had. She uses it freely.
Looking ahead
In 2026, I’m focused on two things: honoring the creative work that shaped me, and continuing to explore ideas publicly — patiently, thoughtfully, and in good faith.
That includes revisiting the history of K-Mo Productions, not to recreate it, but to celebrate what it meant and what it made possible. I’m also giving myself space to see what new creative work might emerge, without forcing it.