Value
Creators
Specialists dedicated to inspiring organizations through stakeholder engagement, focusing on strategy, organizational development, client and employee experience, and innovation.
Chandra Storrusten
CEO & Chief Value Creation Officer
Chandra Storrusten
Chandra is a visionary thought leader committed to transforming companies and their leadership. She specializes in crafting sustainable value creation strategies that empower organizations to seize critical opportunities during periods of growth, transition, and transformation. As an advisor, executive coach, and certified Change Style Indicator® Facilitator, Chandra inspires and equips leaders to unlock their full potential, leveraging their passion and capabilities to drive continuous growth and resilience. Her strategic and insightful guidance helps leaders position their firms as purpose-driven, innovative industry leaders who consistently achieve their vision and outperform the competition.
Chandra co-founded Visible Value in 2003 following her successful leadership in turning around and exiting a firm in the AEC industry, as well as holding key leadership roles in both a Fortune 500 company and a private equity-backed firm. Over the past 21 years, she has partnered with a diverse array of companies within the AEC sector and beyond, driving strategic growth and transformation. Chandra is a highly sought-after speaker, known for delivering impactful keynotes, sessions, roundtables, and workshops at national and regional conferences, including ACEC, SHRM, CFMA, ROG Growth Strategies, and more.
Beyond her client work, Chandra’s passion for transformation is evident in her industry and community contributions. She serves on numerous Boards and has been an Advisor to the Transformative Leadership in Disruptive Times program at George Washington University School of Business.
Chandra earned an Executive MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, where she also served on the Alumni Council. Currently, she is actively involved in leading local alumni events. In addition, Chandra serves on the Board of Advisors for NC TECH and is Pillar Lead for Growth Strategy in the Women in IoT Center of Excellence for the world’s largest Internet of Things Community.
Her dedication extends to personal interests as well; she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her husband and family. Through every endeavor, Chandra remains focused on fostering authentic alignment between personal growth and organizational success.
Magan Boatman
Senior Consultant
Magan Boatman
Magan Boatman is a paralegal and is focused on human resources management. Magan provides the data analytics and analysis that is the foundation for your company’s sustainable value-creation strategies. Magan holds an Associate of Science in Legal Studies from American Military University and, upon graduation, worked as a paralegal at a personal injury firm where she gained valuable hands-on experience. With added insight, she returned to American Military University and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources management with a concentration in Employment Law. Magan is from South Texas and lives in Germany with her spouse, who serves in the Marine Corps. Magan enjoys baking, traveling, and hiking.
Sarah Kline
Senior Consultant
Sarah Kline
Chris Ophardt
Senior Consultant
Chris Ophardt
Chris Ophardt is a distinguished leader, public relations professional, and Army veteran with over 20 years of experience in leadership, strategy, and strategic communication. He earned his MBA from Webster University with a 3.96 GPA, enhancing his business analysis, and strategic planning, which he has applied across various roles in the military and civilian sectors.
During his military career, Chris served in key public affairs positions, including the Director of Public Affairs at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the public relations advisor to the Secretary of the Army at the Pentagon. Chris led Field Artillery units of 50-100 Soldiers during his first two deployments to Iraq. In the third deployment to Iraq, he led strategic communication efforts that gained significant national and international media coverage. Recognized for his leadership and combat experience, he was awarded honors, including a Combat Action Badge, the Legion of Merit, and two Bronze Stars.
His dedication to the community is reflected in his role as the elected President of his 800-home POA and as the First Chairman of the Sea Island Heritage Academy Board, a new charter school in St. Helena, South Carolina. Chris also served as President of the Hilton Head Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter. He dedicates time to mentoring as a coach and tutor. Married to a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatry, they have four children and one grandchild.
Laura Warren
Senior Consultant
Laura Warren
Laura, a seasoned business professional, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and operational efficiencies. After graduating from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English, she began her career in retail management, where she honed her leadership skills and developed a strong commitment to customer service and inclusive teams.
Transitioning to higher education, Laura served as a Bookstore Director, refining her strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities while championing diversity and inclusion. Her expertise in building and nurturing customer service teams, ranging from small to large, is a testament to her leadership style, which combines empathy, inclusivity, and a relentless pursuit of operational excellence.
Laura is also highly skilled at gathering insights from both qualitative and quantitative data, which she uses to help individuals hone their leadership skills and achieve their full potential.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Laura is an avid reader, poet, and music enthusiast who values spending time with loved ones. Her commitment to leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and operational efficiencies are embodied in every aspect of her life, making her an invaluable asset to organizations seeking to achieve excellence in these areas.
Strategic Partners
Kelly Mattarocci
Strategic Engagement Executive
Kelly Mattarocci
Kelly Mattarocci, CPA, CGMA, MBA
Financial Strategy and Transactions
Kelly leverages her extensive experience in accounting, finance, and business operations to guide companies through their growth journey. An accomplished professional with an MBA, CPA, and CGMA designation, she has a proven track record of success. Her strong business acumen is reflected in her extensive experience and deep industry insight
Her expertise spans various M&A transactions, including divestitures, acquisitions, private equity capital raises, and public company offerings. She is a trusted advisor who empowers businesses to achieve their financial goals and navigate complex transactions with confidence.
Kelly gives back to the community by volunteering her time as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Misty Carol Project, and the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce. She also mentors at the McCoy School of Business graduate program at Texas State University.
BBA – University of Texas at Austin
MBA – Texas State University
CPA – Licensed Texas Certified Public Accountant
CGMA – Certified Global Management Accountant
Jennifer Sherman
Executive Coach & Leadership Development Executive
Jennifer Sherman
Jennifer Sherman has served as a trusted partner and advisor to senior leaders, C-suite executives and business owners for over two decades. Working with clients from Fortune 100 corporations to well-established start-ups, she is recognized for her ability to drive sustainable transformations in leadership performance impacting people, culture and revenue.
As a Certified Executive Coach, she brings a depth of experience spanning diverse industries and a rich understanding of business dynamics. Her intuitive approach and quick adaptability to grasp the nuances of each client’s work fosters psychological safety critical to development. She empowers clients to achieve profound self-awareness and equips them with actionable tools and insights for sustainable growth. Jennifer’s coaching clients include top executives from companies including Stuart Weitzman, CNN, Madison Square Garden, Scripps Networks, Morgan Stanley, Turner Broadcasting, Viacom, Kate Spade, Citibank and Univision as well as fast-growing, smaller businesses. Her deep connection to her clients often cultivates lasting partnerships that extend well beyond the initial coaching engagement.
An expert diagnostician and master trainer, Jennifer collaborates with clients to craft and facilitate targeted learning solutions that address critical challenges. Leveraging evidence-based methodologies and a human-centered approach, her training moves the needle on employee’s leadership and management capabilities. She has educated thousands of learners worldwide.
Jennifer spent over a decade in marketing and advertising, leading teams at USA Network and MasterCard. In 2004, she launched Envision Leadership Consulting to support organizations in cultivating robust leadership capabilities and building stronger, more resilient cultures. She partners with top professionals in L&D to provide a broader suite of services. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. She is a TRACOM Certified Instructor and a graduate of Gotham City Improv in NY.
