We inspire and release hidden value in

people and groups

Jeff is a board certified mental health professional, hospital administrator and engineer. These describe Jeff's 35 year career focused on influencing change in people and organizations by capitalizing on growth and change through leadership selection and development. 

His work in healthcare, engineering, manufacturing, and higher education has taken him to 42 countries around the world. As an internationally recognized thought leader and educator on the prevention of burnout and self-directed violence associated with mass violence and disasters, Jeff has also worked with military and government agencies on three continents.  

Jeff is rated by the Wellness Council of American as one of the top 1% of wellness experts in the country.  Serves on a number of boards and is an author and speaker known for addressing psychological safety in the workplace. 

He has extensive experience in Human Resources and Operations Management nationally and internationally supporting and directing companies through creating, continuing, and capitalizing on growth and change.  Known for excellence in human capacity management, success has been acknowledged through numerous awards for business excellence. Jeff has been an internationally published author since 1983.  

Chief Executive Officer for Hidden Value Group, LLC.  HVG is a network organization bringing healing, health, and hope to people and groups around the world. Its mission is to resolve problems and provide solutions through education, healthcare, and leadership development.

Nancy Jernigan, PhD, Pastor, LPF, LPC
Leadership Development Director / Speaker
Professional Master Life Coach Trainer

As President of the Hidden Value Group, Nancy is an internationally recognized leader known for leadership development and developing healthy teams in the midst of growth and change.  She is an executive coach, master life coach and educator.  A recognized leader in the publishing industry.   She is on the Board of Olive Branch International, Inc - www.olivebranchintl.com and oversee's their financial and marketing initiatives.

She is known for supporting and directing organizations through creating and capitalizing on growth and change.   Nancy also serves as a leadership expert with an emphasis on mental health and beating stress and burnout for WELCOA. (Wellness Council of America) as well as a member of the AAS Taskforce for Improving Mental Health Access to Resources for Veterans. 

As a consultant with churches and faith based non-profit organizations she finds great joy in inspiring strong leadership teams to work together effectively for Kingdom purposes and develop strong generational leadership.  She has been creating marketing successes for organizations like Focus on the Family, BUY.COM, Interplay, NEST Entertainment and Christianity Today, Inc and recently working with USC (University of Southern California) in hiring a Vice President For Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX as well as the Professor of Music and Director of the Trojan Marching Band. 

Nancy is also a favorite speaker for leadership conferences, women's ministries, having served as well on church staffs such as Saddleback Community Church, in small group ministries, youth ministry and adult discipleship programs.

Nancy serves alongside Jeff as the President of the Hidden Value Group focusing on humanitarian aid around the world bringing healing, health and hope to organizations, schools and places needing healthcare and educational breakthroughs.   She passionately serves non-profits, educational institutions and organizations looking to grow, transform and improve their leadership development and employee services. 

Hidden Value Group - Staff​

Jeff Jernigan, PhD, BCPPC, FAIS, LPC 

Julia’s language knowledge adds depth to the team using her gifts in communication to identify and adapt each message for the intended audience.

Julia is a leading Speech Language Pathologist and has the professional credentials of CCC-SLP Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology.  

Julia Kelly
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP

Jeff Jernigan's new book is now available - see HVG home page

​Hidden Value Group, LLC