Max Nell & Ripley Atkinson

Max Nell is an Auctioneer and Business Development Executive at Ray White Rural, having honed his expertise after several years in the Polo industry. His dedication and hard work within Ray White have propelled him to his current position. Additionally, Max is the visionary founder of Fort, the Face of Rural Tomorrow.

Fort IG@faceofruraltomorrow an esteemed industry group that fosters a collaborative environment for like-minded professionals, enabling them to exchange ideas, mentor one another, and enhance the skill sets of young individuals working across various facets of the rural sector. This inclusive community embraces everyone involved in the field.

Working alongside Max is Ripley Atkinson, a Senior Marketing Analyst at MLA (Meat & Livestock Australia). Ripley's journey began after completing school when he embarked on a venture to the north, working on a station with a friend. Additionally, Ripley gained valuable experience through multiple harvest seasons.

Eventually, Ripley secured an opportunity to undertake work experience with MLA, which paved the way for his current position. As the chairman of Fort, Ripley is passionate and proud to contribute to the organisation's growth and development. He firmly believes in the significance of building connections within agriculture, drawing upon first hand exposure to the value and support it provides.