Why we exist
Ravus was founded by a team of passionate quote-to-cash practitioners to deliver a best-in-class customer experience for companies plagued by billing and revenue management hurdles. It’s really that simple. We don’t think working with strangers to make your vision a reality has to be painful, and we’re ready to prove it.
We bring strategy, technology, and domain expertise to our customers and partners, enhancing their ability to be agile, resourceful, and resilient when managing revenue and monetizing new offerings. An inability to quickly introduce monetization strategies and accurately capture revenue is no longer an inconvenience. It’s an urgent issue that comes at the cost of growth and requires a combination of expertise and technology to fix.
Ravus (we pronounce it Rave-us) is the direct latin translation of the word Grizzly. As a company founded by a team of Montanans, we can’t think of a better nod to our state than to affiliate our business with our state animal. We find the parallels between a Grizzly and business to be many, both in how our customers run their businesses and how we want to operate as a corporation.
As far as what the Grizzly means to us, we aspire to build a team of blue-ribbon consultants in our own backyard. We value conserving the world around us, and the Grizzly reminds us to put corporate focus on how we are impacting our natural resources and investing in their longevity.
Founding Team
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Chelsea Fickbohm, CRO
Chelsea’s experience bridges the gap between business and technical leadership. Fueled by a passion for problem-solving, she is dedicated to building dynamic teams and the delivery of scalable solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of Ravus’ clients and partners. A background in Project Management and Billing Solution Architecture provides the foundation for Chelsea's delivery viewpoint.Chelsea and her family prioritize time on the river during Montana's warmer seasons and spend a good chunk of the winter on the local chairlifts.
Her experience includes:
3x BillingPlatform presenter
6x accredited implementation professional certified in BillingPlatform, Gotransverse, and Salesforce CPQ
MBA concentrated in Project Management
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Derek Magnusen, CEO
Derek has spent the past two decades building and leading teams hyper-focused on delivering world class customer service and outcomes. Derek’s focus in his consulting career has been delivering successful Revenue Transformations, with a sharp focus on the Billing Domain. Having worked with many leading software companies in this space, Derek brings a well-rounded viewpoint on the market to Ravus’ clients.Derek lives in Missoula, MT with his wife, two children, and their two dogs. When he is not working, you will likely find him standing in a river trying to fool a trout.
His experience includes:
Accredited implementation professional certified in Aria, Gotransverse, Billing Platform and Salesforce.
Led Global Revenue Management Team for Fortune 200 Consulting Firm
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Elena Merrill, COO
For over 15 years, Elena has been dedicated to assisting individuals and organizations by leveraging technology to address and solve complex problems. Her expertise lies in enabling teams to work seamlessly together to drive exceptional customer outcomes, focused on the high tech, Transportation/ logistics and Communications industries. Elena has spent the better part of the last decade as an architect, curating solutions within Salesforce Revenue Cloud.Elena is an avid horsewoman and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner. She and her husband, along with their two children, have what is turning into a hobby farm with two dogs, two horses and most recently, four goats.
Her experience includes:
1x Dreamforce Speaker
6x Accredited implementation professional in BillingPlatform, Stripe and Salesforce
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Mitch Colyer, CSO
Mitch’s career is grounded in quote-to-cash transformations and system implementation. From project inception through launch and beyond, he’s a practitioner, having served as a solution and enterprise architect across multiple tech stacks.Mitch is a lifelong Montanan with a passion for the outdoors. He’s an avid hunter, fly-fisher, and trail runner. Mitch and his wife, Brooke, have two sons keeping them on their toes!
His experience includes:
2x winner of Salesforce’s Partner Innovation Award.
2x Dreamforce speaker
1x Stripe Sessions Speaker
Accredited implementation professional in BillingPlatform, Stripe, Salesforce, Aria Systems, and Gotransverse
Principal Consultants
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Mary Langguth
Principal Consultant, Program Management Lead
Mary is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience driving teams and programs to achieve measurable business outcomes across diverse industries. Renowned for her expertise in program management, business analysis, and process engineering, she excels in guiding projects from inception to successful completion and beyond.
Residing in Missoula, MT, Mary enjoys a vibrant family life with her husband and daughter. An outdoor enthusiast, she can often be found casting flies on the river, searching for her golf ball on a course, or exploring the mountains.
Certifications and Experience:
Master of Engineering Degree - Healthcare Systems Engineering
PMP (Project Management Professional) from the Project Management Institute
CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) from the Scrum Alliance
PSM (Professional Scrum Master) from Scrum.org
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Jill Weimer
Principal Consultant, Revenue Management Architect
Jill is a quote-to-cash architect with a proven track record in leading large-scale, transformative projects. Over her career, she's worked with clients across many industries and has also performed various implementation roles. Committed to delivering exceptional results, Jill consistently prioritizes customer needs and project objectives, ensuring seamless alignment between technology and business outcomes.
Outside of work, you can find Jill running on one of Missoula's trails or out in the nearby mountain ranges hiking.
Certifications and Experience:
6x accredited implementation professional in Salesforce, BillingPlatform, Stripe, and Logik.io
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Patrick Herrmann
Principal Consultant, Revenue Management Architect
Patrick combines his expertise as a CPA and technologist to drive quote-to-cash transformations and automate revenue operations. His deep understanding of finance, revenue recognition, and operational workflows allows him to design solutions that bridge the gap between accounting and technology, streamlining financial processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
Patrick lives in Bellingham, WA, with his wife and their newborn daughter. In the winter, he seeks out powder turns while ski touring in the North Cascades and BC Coast Mountains and teaches avalanche education. Summers are spent exploring the Salish Sea, mountain biking, and riding motorcycles.
Certifications and Experiences:
Certified Public Accountant
Accredited Implementation Professional in BillingPlatform
Salesforce Partner Innovation Award Winner
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Katie Marrett
Principal Consultant, Project Management
Katie’s a project manager at heart with 15 years of professional project management experience. She has worked in the technology, healthcare and advertising industries managing a wide spectrum of projects. At the end of the day applying the “unteachable” project management soft skills is what helps projects succeed. She offers a steady, unflappable presence in high-pressure moments, a meticulous attention to detail, ease in communicating with everyone, and the honesty and transparency that help partnerships thrive.Katie lives in the Atlanta, GA area with her husband, two kids and dog. She’s an avid runner and now runs most of her miles pushing the running stroller.
Certifications and Experience:
Small to enterprise-level quote-to-case implementations
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Masters of Business Administration
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Lulu Marshall
Principal Consultant, Revenue Management Architect
Lulu brings 15 years of experience in consulting, design, and architecture, with a specialized focus on Order to Cash. Having previously worked at industry leaders like Zuora and Salesforce, Lulu has developed deep expertise in billing and the subscription economy. In her diverse career, she has held Solution Architect, Test Lead, Project Manager, and Python Web Developer roles.
Lulu’s unique combination of architecture, consulting, and technical expertise allows her to bridge the gap between customers, product owners, and engineering teams. Her ability to communicate complex ideas clearly has enabled her to drive value and lead successful projects in challenging environments.
Lulu lives in Denver, CO with her husband and new daughter. She originates from London and, yes, you will often find her with a cup of tea in hand. She loves skiing and hiking which is one of the main reasons for moving to Colorado.
Certifications and Experience:
2x Billing Platform Certified
2x Zuora Certified
2x SF Certified