From Vision to Impact
Delivering value across lifecycle at velocity. Aligning strategy, implementing systems, and building teams to deliver impact at scale.
Market Expansion, Turnaround, and Digital Transformation
Specialized Expertise and Insight
Longterm Client Relationships
From Vision to Impact
Delivering value across lifecycle at velocity. Aligning strategy, implementing systems, and building teams to deliver impact at scale.
Market Expansion, Turnaround, and Digital Transformation
Specialized Expertise and Insight
Longterm Client Relationships
Discover why CEOs and GMs choose VALV to build their businesses — from planning and launch to impact at scale.
20+
Years of executive leadership
Years of executive leadership
Years of executive leadership
4x
Company growth
Company growth
Company growth
150+
Consulting engagements led
Consulting engagements led
Consulting engagements led
$20B+
Assets managed across companies served
Assets managed across companies served
Assets managed across companies served
Goals
03
Execution & Measurable Outcomes
Delivering Tangible Results and Sustainable Growth
Defined Metrics for Success
Quantitative and Qualitative Data
Best Practices and Lessons Learned
02
Modern Operations & AI Integration
Driving Innovation, Productivity, and Digital Transformation
Scalable Systems
AI-Powered Solutions
Optimized Workflow
01
Strategic Foundations
Setting Vision, Driving Direction, and Ensuring Organizational Stability
Clear Strategic Focus & Goals
Resilient Business Operating Systems & Models
Leadership Alignment
Execution & Measurable Outcomes
Delivering Tangible Results and Sustainable Growth
Defined Metrics for Success
Quantitative and Qualitative Data
Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Modern Operations & AI Integration
Driving Innovation, Productivity, and Digital Transformation
Scalable Systems
AI-Powered Solutions
Optimized Workflow
Strategic Foundations
Setting Vision, Driving Direction, and Ensuring Organizational Stability
Clear Strategic Focus & Goals
Resilient Business Operating Systems & Models
Leadership Alignment
Execution & Measurable Outcomes
Delivering Tangible Results and Sustainable Growth
Defined Metrics for Success
Quantitative and Qualitative Data
Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Modern Operations & AI Integration
Driving Innovation, Productivity, and Digital Transformation
Scalable Systems
AI-Powered Solutions
Optimized Workflow
Strategic Foundations
Setting Vision, Driving Direction, and Ensuring Organizational Stability
Clear Strategic Focus & Goals
Resilient Business Operating Systems & Models
Leadership Alignment
Rich Scholes
CEO & FOUNDER
As a former COO and CXO, Rich understands the challenges of leadership firsthand.
Expert consulting, strategy, and leadership
Experience across business sectors
Leadership across small, midsize, and large companies
Technical & business education - Gonzaga, Santa Clara, Wharton
Find me on LinkedIn
Taught programs on strategy and leadership development
Doubled locations and assets at one of Colorado's largest financial institutions
Largest sector merger in Colorado
Built one of Oregon's best regional brands
Taught programs on strategy and leadership development
Doubled locations and assets at one of Colorado's largest financial institutions
Largest sector merger in Colorado
Built one of Oregon's best regional brands
Client Testimonials
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Rich was instrumental in leading our regional expansion, positioning us for growth, and pushing our strategic capabilities forward.”
-CEO, Large Financial Institution
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Rich was instrumental in leading our regional expansion, positioning us for growth, and pushing our strategic capabilities forward.”
-CEO, Large Financial Institution
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VALV helped us build our strategic plan, business operating system, and capabilities to grow.”
-CEO, Manufacturing Company
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VALV helped us build our strategic plan, business operating system, and capabilities to grow.”
-CEO, Manufacturing Company
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VALV prepared us for the leadership transition and helped plan our company’s future.”
-GM, Engineering Firm
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VALV prepared us for the leadership transition and helped plan our company’s future.”
-GM, Engineering Firm
Rich Scholes
CEO & FOUNDER
As a former COO and CXO, Rich understands the challenges of leadership firsthand.
Expert consulting, strategy, and leadership
Experience across business sectors
Leadership across small, midsize, and large companies
Technical & business education - Gonzaga, Santa Clara, Wharton
Find me on LinkedIn
Taught programs on strategy and leadership development
Doubled locations and assets at one of Colorado's largest financial institutions
Largest sector merger in Colorado
Built one of Oregon's best regional brands
Client Testimonials
❝
Rich was instrumental in leading our regional expansion, positioning us for growth, and pushing our strategic capabilities forward.”
-CEO, Large Financial Institution
❝
VALV helped us build our strategic plan, business operating system, and capabilities to grow.”
-CEO, Manufacturing Company
❝
VALV prepared us for the leadership transition and helped plan our company’s future.”
-GM, Engineering Firm
Our Expertise in Business Consulting
We bring over 20 years of strategy and leadership experience to help businesses thrive. As seasoned business designers and operators, we understand the importance of user-centric solutions.
Tailored solutions
Tailored Solutions
Discover how our expertise has transformed businesses. Read real-life examples of how we've helped clients achieve their goals.
Satisfaction
Satisfaction
Confidence
Proven impact in financial growth and stability in partner companies
Peace of Mind
Outstanding client relationships
Financial Impact
Propel your company to new heights with measurable results
Experience
The VALV team brings extensive experience delivering tailored solutions for each unique situation
Confidence
Proven impact in financial growth and stability in partner companies
Peace of Mind
Outstanding client relationships
Financial Impact
Propel your company to new heights with measurable results
Experience
The VALV team brings extensive experience delivering tailored solutions for each unique situation
How we can help you
Services We Offer
Services We Offer
01
Organizational Health
Unified Direction, Employee Engagement.
01
Organizational Health
Unified Direction, Employee Engagement.
01
Organizational Health
Unified Direction, Employee Engagement.
02
Vision, Strategy, and Direction
Purpose, Differentiation, and Impact.
02
Vision, Strategy, and Direction
Purpose, Differentiation, and Impact.
02
Vision, Strategy, and Direction
Purpose, Differentiation, and Impact.
03
Focus and Higher Growth
Inflecting Organizations and Teams.
03
Focus and Higher Growth
Inflecting Organizations and Teams.
03
Focus and Higher Growth
Inflecting Organizations and Teams.
04
Operating System and Model
Establishing Organizational Rhythm.
04
Operating System and Model
Establishing Organizational Rhythm.
04
Operating System and Model
Establishing Organizational Rhythm.
05
Financial Turnaround
Increasing Revenue and Profit.
05
Financial Turnaround
Increasing Revenue and Profit.
05
Financial Turnaround
Increasing Revenue and Profit.
06
Digital Transformation
Transforming Through Technology & Digital.
06
Digital Transformation
Transforming Through Technology & Digital.
06
Digital Transformation
Transforming Through Technology & Digital.
07
Elevating Leader Impact
Coaching High Potentials.
07
Elevating Leader Impact
Coaching High Potentials.
07
Elevating Leader Impact
Coaching High Potentials.
08
AI Implementation
Building Leader Understanding and Company Capabilities.
08
AI Implementation
Building Leader Understanding and Company Capabilities.
08
AI Implementation
Building Leader Understanding and Company Capabilities.
Achieve Your Business Goals
with VALV Strategic
Our experience combined with a tailored approach to client engagement and solutions delivers high impact and satisfaction.
97 %
increase in product sales and jumped from 6th to 2nd in market share
Financial institution
71 %
regional brand awareness, up from 24%
Regional retail brand
Regional Retail Brand
