Gerald Merfish

Gerald Merfish holds a BBA & MBA from the University of Texas-Austin. He led his family’s business, Merfish Pipe & Supply, for over 40 years selling the business in October 2021 to Reliance Metals & Aluminum and he retired at that time.   Upon retirement Gerald formed Merfish Advisors that specializes in helping small businesses achieve success.  

 

Besides leading the family business, Gerald has extensive non-profit experience. He has received numerous awards for his non-profit work in the Jewish community, greater Houston community, and the pipe distribution industry. These include the David H. White Award, the Ron Herring Award, the Knowles-Rubinstein Award, the Max H. Nathan Human Relations Award, and an induction into the National Multiple Sclerosis Volunteer Hall of Fame. Gerald is hopeful that his two daughters, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and 4 grandchildren will carry-on he and his wife’s legacy of philanthropy.