Katherine Pierce-Cherry
Co-Founder | Operations & Leadership
Katherine Cherry is a visionary operations and business leader who blends strategic execution with personal transformation, leadership development, and a global perspective. With more than a decade of experience scaling organizations, implementing operational systems, and leading high-performing teams, she is known for turning complexity into clarity and helping businesses grow with both structure and purpose.
As an experienced Integrator and Director of Operations, Katherine has led operational strategy for a multi-million-dollar service organization while implementing systems that improved accountability, profitability, and sustainable growth. Her background spans operations, finance, marketing, HR leadership, organizational development, and EOS implementation, making her uniquely skilled at aligning people, processes, and vision.
Beyond business, Katherine is deeply passionate about personal growth, human potential, and meaningful connection. She is a lifelong student of Byron Katie and the transformational process known as The Work, which has shaped her approach to leadership, communication, self-awareness, and relationships. Her ability to combine operational excellence with emotional intelligence allows her to lead with both strength and compassion.
A former educator, curriculum developer, certified life coach, and PSYCH-K® instructor, Katherine brings a rare blend of executive leadership, teaching ability, and transformational coaching into every environment she enters. She is driven by a mission to help people and organizations grow intentionally, lead authentically, and create lives and businesses aligned with purpose and possibility.
What makes Katherine unique
Operational Powerhouse
Led a family owned HVAC service company to year-over-year growth through EOS implementation, financial oversight, and operational infrastructure that scaled quickly.
Educator at Heart
Built business academy curriculum for high school students, developed university-level content for UNT, and created experiential learning programs including international travel.
Transformational Coach
Certified life coach and PSYCH-K® instructor who blends emotional intelligence with operational excellence — leading with both strength and compassion.
Global Perspective
A love for international travel and cultural exploration fuels her belief that diverse perspectives expand both personal wisdom and professional insight.
Career journey
Integrator / Director of Operations
2017 – 2026Panther Air HVAC — Fort Worth, TX
- Led operational strategy for a family owned HVAC service organization
- Implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) achieving year-over-year growth
- Directed full financial operations including P&L reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Managed HR, marketing, contract negotiations, and organizational development
- Built company-wide operational infrastructure: policy manuals, safety programs, KPI scorecards
Business Academy Teacher
2013 – 2017CFB Independent School District — Newman Smith High School — Carrollton, TX
- Developed and delivered curriculum in marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, and business law
- Created a work study program in partnership with the City of Carrollton
- Designed domestic and international academic travel programs
- Led the Engineering Pathway program including competitions and college readiness
Additional Experience
Developed curriculum for the University of North Texas Denton for publication in grant-funded teaching textbooks. Active member of ACCA, Women in HVACR, Metroport Chamber of Commerce, SHRM, and the National Business Education Association.
Core Competencies
Certifications
- Certified PSYCH-K® Instructor
- Certified Professional Life Coach (IAPRC, Texas A&M International)
- Gifted & Talented Education Certified
- Business Technology Education Certified
1:1 with Katherine
Purpose & Growth Mentorship
Katherine partners with business owners and leaders who are ready to bring structure to their operations and clarity to their leadership. Drawing from a decade of hands-on experience scaling a service business, implementing EOS, and coaching teams, she helps you build the systems and mindset needed for sustainable growth.