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.

Everyone Bears Down

We don’t let titles or roles get in the way of getting things done. If something needs doing, anyone on the team is ready to step in and help. This mindset keeps us grounded and ensures that no task is seen as beneath anyone. It builds mutual respect and keeps the team moving forward.

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"This product changed my life!"

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"Incredible results, highly recommend."

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"Five stars all the way."

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"The team was fantastic to work with."

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"I can’t imagine working without it."

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Our People

Founding Team

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

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

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

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

Lead Consultants

Patrick Herrmann
Principal Consultant

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.

His experience includes:

Certified Public Accountant
6x accredited implementation professional certified in BillingPlatform and Stripe
Salesforce Partner Innovation Award winner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Come work with Us

Feet Firmly Planted

We stay grounded and honest about what we know and what we don't. Being humble means we’re open to learning and listening. Being realistic means, we don’t ignore hard truths or make decisions based on wishful thinking. Together, these keep us aligned with reality and focused on making solid progress.

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Thriving, not surviving

People do better work when they feel safe, supported, and like they’re part of something. We care about how people are doing—not just what they’re producing. Belonging isn’t just about inclusion; it’s about making sure everyone knows they matter here. This extends to our customers who are an extension of our team and deserve to feel that way.