Value
Creators
Our Value Creators inspire leaders and teams to act decisively—crafting strategies anchored in a bold vision and clear priorities. We transform vision into velocity, fueling innovation, empowering talent, and building organizations designed to thrive.
Chandra Storrusten
CEO & Chief Value Creation Officer
Chandra Storrusten
Chandra Storrusten is a strategic advisor and transformation leader who partners with CEOs, executive teams, boards, and investors to lead high-stakes change and deliver resilient growth. Known for a bold, purpose-driven approach, she helps leaders align strategy, culture, and people so organizations can move faster, execute with clarity, and turn inflection points into competitive advantage. She believes value creation is a leadership discipline—built through alignment, accountability, and the everyday choices leaders make.
Inspired by her experience in M&A and leading transformative change, Chandra co-founded Visible Value over 20 years ago to help organizations redefine how they create growth and resilience. As CEO & Chief Value Creation Officer, she has guided portfolio companies and privately held businesses through high-stakes ownership transitions, rapid growth, M&A integration, and strategic transformation. Her expertise lies in equipping leadership teams to deliver measurable results—driving profitability, organizational agility, and sustainable growth by aligning purpose with performance.
A trusted partner to boards, CEOs, and investors, Chandra drives transformative outcomes by fostering leadership buy-in, shaping high-performance cultures, and developing and executing strategies with precision. As an advisor, executive coach, and certified Change Style Indicator® Facilitator, she brings a rare combination of strategic foresight and leadership alignment expertise to every engagement. Her work has unlocked exponential value across the AEC sector, professional services, technology, and beyond—consistently delivering results that redefine expectations.
Beyond client engagements, Chandra advances the business and innovation ecosystem through influential board service and thought leadership. She serves on the Board of Advisors for NC TECH and leads Growth Strategy for the Women in IoT Center of Excellence within the world’s largest IoT community—driving initiatives that accelerate innovation and strategic partnerships. Chandra has also advised the Transformative Leadership in Disruptive Times program at the George Washington University School of Business. A sought-after speaker, she shares real-world insights on strategy and execution, leadership and culture, succession planning, ownership and leadership transitions, and organizational agility.
Chandra earned her Executive MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, where she served on the Alumni Council, shaping the direction of its global leadership network. Committed to impact beyond business, she serves on the Executive Committee and chairs the Nominating & Engagement Committee for the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (TLC). Her dedication extends to personal interests as well; she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband and family.
At the core of her work is a simple belief: progress is a shared journey—where leaders rise, organizations thrive, and value creation accelerates.
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.
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.
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.
