Chris Costa

Chris is the Senior Vice President of Knapp Properties, Inc.  His responsibilities include the oversight of several departments within Knapp Properties including property management, accounting, information technology, human resources and administration.

After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in 1987, he joined the Des Moines office of Deloitte & Touche, where he also attained the designation of Certified Public Accountant.  In 1993, he joined Knapp Construction, a residential construction company, and served as its Chief Financial Officer.  In 1997, Chris joined Knapp Properties, Inc., serving the last 2 years in his current role.

In addition to his activities at Knapp Properties, Chris currently serves as a Board member for the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, West Des Moines Development Connection, Greater Des Moines Partnership - Regional Economic Development, and Dallas County Housing Foundation.  He is also a City of West Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commissioner.  Chris was a member of the 2007-2008 Greater Des Moines Leadership Class.