OWNERSHIP GROUP AND KEY TEAM MEMBERS

The ValueChain ownership group brings decades of experience across Nebraska and the Midwest, with expertise spanning real estate law, land development, project management, residential construction, homebuilding, and long- and short-term rentals.

Our diverse backgrounds also include recreational properties, food and beverage, electrical installation, agribusiness, and craft brewing. This broad range of experience gives us a unique perspective and the ability to recognize opportunities others may overlook.

At ValueChain, we think beyond traditional construction supply. Our diverse expertise allows us to approach challenges creatively, adapt quickly, and find the right products and solutions for virtually any project.

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 brings extensive international experience in supply chain development, sourcing, product innovation, and operations across the U.S., China, Australia, and other global markets. He specializes in cross-cultural communication and negotiation, international market intelligence, cost-effective process improvement, and maintaining quality throughout production. A proactive, solutions-oriented leader, Michael is known for quickly identifying and resolving challenges, developing teams through training and coaching, and driving results through collaboration, urgency, and strong follow-through.

Clark Fosler brings more than three decades of progressive leadership, operations, business development, and project management experience across corporate, entrepreneurial, real estate, title insurance, construction supply, and agricultural environments. His career reflects a consistent ability to take on increasing levels of responsibility, improve organizational processes, and lead both people and projects. As General Manager and part owner of ValueChain Supply, he currently oversees business operations, financial management, business development, workflow, and project bidding. In his role as Chief Operating Officer of NEB Holdings, he has managed land development projects, prepared financial pro formas, worked with financing partners, overseen regulatory compliance, and reorganized financial reporting across multiple entities. Previously, as a managing member and partner of INA Group, he helped guide the company's strategic growth across multiple states while managing investments, staff, operations, and commercial real estate development. His earlier leadership roles in title insurance included managing large teams, increasing revenue and profitability, streamlining operations, and leading technology implementation across multiple branches.

Throughout his career, Clark has demonstrated a strong combination of strategic thinking, operational organization, financial understanding, and hands-on leadership. He is comfortable working with individuals across a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and skill levels and has experience both leading teams and contributing as a team member. He describes himself as organized, calm, technologically capable, and committed to improving processes, with extensive familiarity with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and OneDrive. His background growing up on a farm and actively farming more than 800 acres for over three decades has also shaped a strong work ethic and comfort with both office-based and hands-on work. Outside of his professional career, Clark has spent eleven years coaching select baseball and has pursued writing as a long-term hobby, including contributing analytical and editorial work to several baseball publications.

Carole Sprunk is an entrepreneur, brand strategist, and product development professional with a track record of turning ideas into market-ready brands. Her experience spans product development, manufacturing, publishing, e-commerce, and marketing, including founding Clout Coffee and building it from concept to consumer brand. Today, Carole works with entrepreneurs and businesses to navigate the journey from product idea to launch, bringing a practical, brand-first perspective to sourcing, development, and go-to-market strategy.  

Melanie Phelan is a multifaceted entrepreneur, community leader, nonprofit board member, and graduate student pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her career has spanned entrepreneurship, real estate and development, hospitality, business operations, supply-chain sourcing, and community service. She has helped build and operate businesses while also investing significant time in nonprofit leadership, mentoring, and community development.

Today, Melanie is in an interesting season of bringing several parts of her life together. She continues to use her entrepreneurial and business experience through her work with ValueChain Supply, while pursuing her passion for mental health and counseling in graduate school. She also remains deeply involved in community and nonprofit work, including board leadership and service-oriented organizations. Her professional history reflects an unusual combination of business acumen, leadership, creativity, relationship-building, and a genuine desire to help people.

One of Melanie's strongest characteristics is her ability to move between big-picture vision and practical execution. She is comfortable developing an idea, building relationships around it, figuring out the logistics, and getting it moving. She also has a natural tendency toward mentorship and helping other people recognize possibilities and take action.