Carl grew up in northwest Iowa where he attended High School and worked on the family farm. Upon graduation from High School he attended and is an alumni of Minnesota State University, formerly known as Mankato State University in Mankato MN. Carl started the Carl Konz Agency in the Mason City Iowa area in September 1987 and expanded the agency to the West Des Moines area in 1992. Since 1987, Carl has enjoyed working and maintaining a relationship with his customers and friends. Carl is licensed to sell Property and Casualty insurance, Life and Health insurance, annuities, crop insurance, and bonds, in Iowa and the surrounding states.