OWNERSHIP GROUP AND KEY TEAM MEMBERS

The ownership group of ValueChain brings a vast array of experience in projects and businesses in Nebraska and throughout the Midwest. Boasting expertise in the fields of real estate law, land development and project management, residential homebuilding and

construction management, long and short-term rentals the ownership group is well positioned to provide consistent and thoughtful management and control.

Ancillary ownership and experiences in recreational properties, retail food and beverage, electrical installation, agribusiness and even craft brewing, provide the group with the ability to envision and act upon new ideas and opportunities.

This wide array of perspectives allows ValueChain the ability and agility to think outside the box in meeting your product needs for any type of project, not just those in the construction supply industry.

A key member of the ValueChain ownership group, Michael Shan is a University of Nebraska graduate with a double major in Finance and Operational Management, with additional studies in Physics.  Michael's past experience includes sourcing products for Walmart, generating nearly 60% savings on equipment design, manufacturing and sourcing for a graphite mining company and similar savings on equipment design and sourcing for Site One Brewery.  

Michael's unique and vast skillset includes the following: 

 •Establishment of new overseas business/relationship & Supply Chains in U.S, China, Australia and other countries;

•Proven ability in sourcing and managing operations for retail and factories in US, Australia and China;

•Proven experience in products innovations, product research, analysis, development and productions

•Instantaneous translation in English and Chinese/Mandarin and other 4 Chinese dialects;

•Cross-cultural understanding and negotiation with follow up and follow through capability;

•Allocating, collecting and analyzing products and marketing intelligence internationally;

•Proactive problem identification and resolution with individuals at all levels;

•Process improvement with focus on cost saving initiatives without sacrificing quality, always!

•Proven ability in development and facilitation of training and coaching processes;

•Filtering, monitoring, and summarizing new information with insightfulness in timely manner;

•Action orientated team player--always the first one running toward chaos with sense of urgency;

•Result-driven leadership with proven records as problem solver, solution provider, contributor, team builder, facilitator and motivator