CO-CHAIRMAN
Gerry Neugent is the Co-Chairman of Knapp Properties, LC. and is a Manager of William C. Knapp, L.C.
After earning his undergraduate degree from Marquette University in 1973 and his Juris Doctorate from Drake University in 1976, where he was named the 2003 Outstanding Alumnus of Drake University Law School, Gerry joined the Des Moines law firm of Wimer, Hudson, Flynn & Neugent. There for 13 years, he practiced primarily in real estate and title matters. In 1989, he joined another Des Moines firm – Belin, Harris, Lamson, McCormick – as a partner specializing in real estate. In 1993, Gerry assumed the role of President and Chief Operating Officer of Knapp Properties where he has served for over thirty-two years. After serving as CEO, Gerry is currently Co-Chair.
In addition to his executive duties at Knapp Properties, Gerry enjoys participating in many community, civic and professional activities. Currently he serves as president of the IEC Hotel Corporation, member of the board of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and member of the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa. Previously, Gerry chaired the Greater Des Moines Partnership Board, the 2019 annual campaign of United Way of Central Iowa, the board of Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino and a variety of other Civic and community boards.