
Max Avery
Max Avery is a founder and business leader from Fort Smith, Arkansas. He has worked across multiple industries in leadership roles including telco, M&A, real estate, software & manufacturing solutions as well as education and consulting. Max also serves as Vice Chair of the Arkansas District Export Council and a member of the NSBA Leadership Council.
Known for his relentless pursuit of excellence and his enthusiastic approach to expanding businesses in diverse sectors, Max Avery is widely regarded as a prominent figure in the business world. Throughout his diverse career in technology, education, manufacturing, and international distribution, Max has consistently showcased his talent for converting challenges into opportunities and ideas into tangible results.
At the heart of Max’s success is his exceptional talent for connecting people and ideas. For over a decade, he has been a sought-after business strategist, speaker, and consultant, known for his ability to craft practical solutions to complex problems. His expertise has been recognized at the highest levels, including his appointment by Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross to the Arkansas District Export Council in 2018, consulting with NRC regulated energy facilities, the Arkansas State Capitol Secretary of State’s office, and ATK (prior to their acquisition by Northrop Grumman) demonstrates his versatility and the trust placed in him.
Max’s influence extends far beyond his professional achievements. He is an active member of the Arkansas Blockchain Council and has served on key committees of the National Small Business Association, including the Economic Development Committee and the Small Business Exporters Committee. These roles reflect his deep commitment to fostering economic growth and innovation on both local and national scales.
His contributions to the business world have not gone unnoticed. He has been honored with inclusion in both the NWA Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 List and the Arkansas Business 40 under 40 List, testaments to his significant impact and potential. Perhaps most notably, Max’s leadership was instrumental in his team receiving the prestigious President’s “E” Award for Excellence in Exporting in 2014, highlighting his dedication to promoting international trade and economic prosperity.
Max’s professional philosophy is summed up in the phrase: “If something is worth doing, it should be done with excellence.” This philosophy, combined with his relentless drive for continuous improvement, has established Max as a trusted advisor and valued partner in the business world.
Since 2016, Max has focused his talents on raising capital and funding deals in private investments for private equity and real estate. As he continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in business development and economic growth, Max Avery remains committed to making a lasting, positive impact on the world around him.