Cold Mountain Solutions

About Us

Human Capital
Consulting

Human Capital Consulting

People are your organization’s greatest asset. Understanding their strengths, and their design will assist you in leading, coaching and mentoring them to their greatest potential and stimulate a culture that attracts, retains and grows talent.

Strategy & Business Development

Strategy & Business Development

The key to success is a strong plan and executable deliverables. Understanding the “climb” is critical to you reaching your mountain top as a business!

Fundraising & Capital Campaigns

Fundraising & Capital Campaigns

Funding your vision and mission does not need to be complicated. The simplest way to view the necessity of fundraising is to remember, “No money = No Mission.” Showcasing your impact is the key to raising funds and capital investments!

Our Mission.

We help organizations create transformational change so they can operate at their peak.

Rise above the overwhelming roadblocks holding you back and finally be able to operate from the top.

Be forward thinking, exceed your current goals, and find your peak performance.

Cold Mountain Solutions provides collaborative consultant services to help organizations operate at their peak.

Sarah Cherne

Leadership.

With an extensive background in business development and visionary leadership, Sarah Cherne is passionate about utilizing her experience to help clients reach their peak performance. Recently retired from her last role as Chief Executive Officer, she has spent over twenty years leading three nationally known non-profit organizations, casting positive organizational change, and generating $35M+ in investments to support youth initiatives. Widely respected as an ardent strategic leader by her professional connections in the non-profit, corporate, and civic arenas, Sarah evaluates obstacles, delivers results, and creates practical pathways to transform organizations.

Sarah and her husband Damon have two boys and live in Charlotte, North Carolina. She enjoys being with her family and spending time outdoors. Sarah is an avid exerciser and loves to run, bike, hike, and ski. She and her husband travel extensively and have been blessed to see, hike, and ski many mountains in various countries across the globe.

Qualifications/Experience:

 

BA, University of Southern Maine; MA University of South Florida; Certified Executive Coach; Certified PDP Professional; BB&T Leadership Institute Graduate 2019; Chair, City of Charlotte Privatizations/Competition Advisory Board 2016-2021; iHeartMedia Local Advisory Board 2021; Chair; NC Financial Literacy Council (Appointed by Governor Pat McCrory) 2013-2017; Chair, Mecklenburg GOP Finance 2018-2019; Mecklenburg GOP Executive Committee 2014-Present; Charlotte Mecklenburg Bond Oversight Committee 2011-2016; National Association of Professional Women 2011- present

Awards/Recognitions:

 

2019 Charlotte Business Journal Most Admired CEO Award; 2018 Charlotte Business Journal Women in Business Award