# Kenneth Monfort

> Kenneth Monfort is the Denver-based founder and CEO of Monfort Companies and founder of Monfort Investment Corp. Raised in Greeley and educated in finance and real estate at the University of Denver, he invests in real estate, operating businesses and private ventures. His work includes hospitality redevelopment near Coors Field, workforce housing investments and leadership of Denver Ventures.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Monfort Companies
- **Organizations:** Monfort Companies, Monfort Investment Corp, Denver Ventures, Equity Capital Groupe, Colorado Business Roundtable, Denver Active 20–30 Children’s Foundation
- **From:** Greeley, United States
- **Education:** Degrees in Finance and Real Estate, University of Denver - Daniels College of Business
- **Known for:** Founded Monfort Companies in 2011 and established Monfort Investment Corp in 2024., Partnered on the redevelopment and opening of Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in Denver., Reached a 2024 redesign agreement with Historic Denver preserving selected elements of the former El Chapultepec building.

## Career timeline

- **2011** — Founded Monfort Companies.
- **2017** — Company leased 4,000 square feet on Blake Street near Coors Field.
- **2019** — Partnered on the planned Denver Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row redevelopment.
- **2021** — Whiskey Row opened on New Year’s Eve.
- **2022** — Partnership sold Whiskey Row real estate for $24 million and acquired the former El Chapultepec and Giggling Grizzly properties.
- **2023** — Riot House Denver opened on New Year’s Eve.
- **2024** — Established MIC; agreed a preservation redesign with Historic Denver; MIC and Mayfly Capital announced a 49-unit housing acquisition.
- **2025** — Riot House closed in December; the proposed neighboring corner redevelopment was scaled back.
- **2026** — Became CEO effective January 1, with Alon Mor moving to executive chairman.

## Achievements

- Founded Monfort Companies in 2011 and established Monfort Investment Corp in 2024.
- Partnered on the redevelopment and opening of Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in Denver.
- Reached a 2024 redesign agreement with Historic Denver preserving selected elements of the former El Chapultepec building.
- MIC and Mayfly Capital announced three workforce housing acquisitions totaling 49 units in December 2024.
- Co-founder and chairman of Denver Ventures.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Assumed the CEO role at Monfort Companies effective January 1.
- **2026-01** — Participated in Naked Denver’s 2026 real estate outlook and a Downtown Denver Partnership market panel.
- **2026-03** — Named among defendants in a civil complaint concerning Denver Angels and Denver Ventures; the claims are allegations, not findings.
- **2026-06** — Denver Ventures rejected the lawsuit and defendants sought dismissal, according to contemporaneous reporting and procedural court records.

## Links

- Website: https://kennethmonfort.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethmonfort
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/kenneth_monfort
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenneth_monfort/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennethmonfort

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Last updated: 2026-10-10