Jake Gervase was born in Davenport, IA, and moved to Austin in the Spring of 2021 with his wife Hailey, and welcomed their daughter Ellis in 2022. Growing up, Jake knew he wanted to play football at the highest level but was not offered any Division 1 scholarships. Pursuing a walk-on opportunity at the University of Iowa, Jake went on to become a three-year starter and was voted team captain by his teammates during his senior season. He plans on taking this gritty, hard-working approach to every real estate transaction he is a part of. 

Following a distinguished career at Iowa, Jake had a similar path to the NFL. Jake was given a tryout with the LA Rams after going undrafted and not getting signed during initial free agency. He turned that tryout into a four-year career with the team, including winning Superbowl LVI  in 2021. 

During the transition out of professional football, Jake and his older brother Sam started StayTinyTx, a tiny home business based in Austin, TX to provide more affordable housing in the city, along with income-producing opportunities for partners interested in a tiny home. Jake oversees the build process and completion of custom builds here in Austin. Wanting to tie in his competitive nature, and his tiny home business, Jake is excited to attack real estate in Texas head-on to help both buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals. 

Outside of real estate, Jake enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing golf, and supporting the Rally for Reid Foundation through the Rally for Reid Football Camp. Starting the camp in 2021, Jake and a number of his former teammates have helped raise close to $250,000 for the Rally for Reid Foundation and the continued fight against pediatric cancer!