Chad Knibbe
Chad Knibbe joined the GVTC Board of Directors by appointment in December 2024. He was also appointed as a member of the Governance Committee and the Safety & Security Committee. Chad Knibbe is a seasoned leader in the San Antonio commercial real estate industry, bringing over 20 years of experience to his role as Principal and Co-Owner of Foresite Commercial Real Estate, one of the largest commercial real estate brokerages in South Texas. He has built a successful career focused on investment sales and client-driven solutions, earning recognition as a CoStar Power Broker and a San Antonio Business Journal Heavy Hitter. Over his 14-year prior tenure at a national brokerage firm, Chad rose to the position of 1st Vice President of Investments and Director of the National Retail Group.
In addition to his brokerage career, Chad has co-founded three commercial real estate companies in the syndication, development, and property management industry segments, and served as the general manager during the early years of a venture between the Knibbe Ranch and Marriott Corporation.
Chad holds a degree in Finance from Baylor University and has been honored to be a guest speaker at local universities including UTSA and Trinity University. He has also been quoted in several national magazines and has served as a content expert presenter and panelist at multiple commercial real estate industry events. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of commercial real estate professionals and shares his expertise as an instructor in Foresite’s CRE Launch training program with host campuses in 3 states.
Chad grew up in the GVTC service area and still lives on the family ranch in Spring Branch, Texas with his wife and four children, where he remains deeply committed to both his family and the community.
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Chad Knibbe
Director, District II
- First Elected:
- Appointed: 2024
- Last Elected:
- Appointed: 2024
- Next Election:
- 2025