Max Gerall

Founder, REACH Project

Max Gerall was born in Houston, Texas and is a member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2018.  Max is a dedicated social entrepreneur with a passion for inspiring others to serve those who serve us. He is committed to transforming lives and lifting individuals and families in Brazos Valley out of multigenerational poverty. He meets this commitment by infusing REACH’s core values of Respect, Education, Achievement, Community, and Hope into all of REACH’s programs. The REACH Project in the Texas A&M community is the first application of his vision, but it will not be the last.

In 2017, as an A&M undergrad, Max founded The REACH Project, a nonprofit organization. An unexpected friendship with a cafeteria worker led to his realization that the 3,000 contract service workers on campus were virtually unknown and unseen, but essential members of the community. Since graduating in 2018, he has dedicated everything to fulfilling his “life’s purpose”, which is to engage the collective intellectual wealth, talent, and goodwill of the university to enhance the quality of life of the greater community.

Awards, Honors, Community Engagement

Community Impact Award from the Brazos Valley African American Museum (2024)

12 Under 12 Recipient – Young Alumni Award from Texas A&M University (2023)

Points of Light Recipient (2023)

TAMU Community Engagement Advisory Committee (2023)

TEDx Presenter “Hard to See and Easy to Overlook” (2022)

Jefferson Award Winner (2022)

Fish Camp Namesake (2022)

KBTX & Daniel Stark Law Firm Be Remarkable (2020)

Outstanding Community Member – Chartwells (2020)

Kappa Sigma Fraternity: F.A.C.E Award (2016 & 2017) – Top 5% nationally

IFC Rising Star (2016)

Texas A&M University: IFC Chapter of the Year (2016)

Outstanding Community Service Event (2015 & 2016) –Brothers Against Distracted Driving

Greater Cause Excellence Award (2015, 2016)

Outstanding Grand Master (2015, 2016) – Top 10% nationally