Mansfield, TX, April 10, 2025 — Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas, an esteemed member of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized), is featured in the spring 2025 issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine for her outstanding contributions and great success in the fields of agriculture, real estate, investments, and self-storage.
About Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks
With nearly 30 years of experience, Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks is a seasoned entrepreneur who has a hand in numerous ventures in real estate, investments, cattle production, ranching, and the self-storage industries. She is president and co-owner of Knapp Sisters Rental, Ltd., a company she founded with her sister, Shelly Knapp. In business since 1999, the company specializes in land rentals and is known for providing exceptional rental properties and real estate services. The siblings also own Knapp Sisters Self Storage. The facility comprises five self-storage buildings, including the largest climate-controlled facility in the area. Their business was rated the #1 U-Haul dealer in Texas and #3 U-Haul dealer in the U.S.
As a role model, mentor, and inspiration to many, Darcy’s advice to other entrepreneurs is to always trust their gut feelings. “When I first had the idea to build a self-storage facility, I made up my mind that it was going to be different from others,” said Darcy. She listened to her intuition and pursued her idea, which turned out to be a tremendous success. “There is nothing too big or too small for you to accomplish,” said Darcy, “If you believe in yourself and your plans, you can be successful.”
Darcy credits her ion for real estate to her grandfather, James H. Knapp, who was one of the first attorneys in Arlington, Texas. He was recognized for his accomplishments and was instrumental in the development of the Texas City of Arlington. Darcy believes that if she can maintain that ion, it would be a great duty served as well as to on to future generations.
Deeply involved in their personal and professional communities, the Knapp sisters are active of the Texas Self Storage Association, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the Arlington Historical Society, the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Business Bureau.
Darcy has received numerous honors from P.O.W.E.R. for her achievements and was featured in several previous issues of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine as a Woman of Distinction and an Honored Member. She was also showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City and named P.O.W.E.R.’s Top Entrepreneur.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Darcy enjoys spending time on her ranch in South Texas, water sports, rodeos, hunting, and traveling.