Steady leadership when you need it most.

When a key leader leaves, or a transition can't wait, we step in quickly to keep operations running, teams steady and momentum intact.

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Every engagement starts with a 30-minute call to understand where you are and where you're headed.

Sound familiar?

You don't have to figure it out alone.

Your operations leader or GM just gave notice.
You're stepping back from day-to-day, and no one is ready to step up yet.
A leadership change has left your team uncertain and stalled.
You need to make a hire, but you can't afford to leave the seat empty for months.

What we do

Concrete work. Real progress.

Interim COO, general manager, executive director or operations leadership
Rapid stabilization: understand what's in flight, protect key relationships, keep work moving
Steady, clear communication with staff, clients and partners during the transition
An honest assessment of the role and what the next permanent leader needs to succeed
Support recruiting, selecting and onboarding the permanent hire
A clean handoff, with documented systems and priorities

How it works

A clear path forward.

Step in.
We can typically begin within weeks and focus first on stability.
Steady.
We keep operations, people and key relationships on track.
Strengthen.
Where it makes sense, we fix what's broken rather than just holding the seat.
Hand off.
We help hire and onboard your permanent leader, then step out cleanly.

Who it's for

The right support for your stage.

Companies and nonprofits facing a sudden leadership departure, an owner transition, a turnaround, or a role that needs to be redefined before it is permanently filled.

Why Vernare for Interim Leadership

An operator's perspective.

Vernare was founded by Jessie Yankee, who has built and scaled her own businesses and coached hundreds of small business owners. She spent nearly a decade leading national programs in the Women's Business Center network, most recently as Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations at AWBC. We bring an operator's perspective, not a slide deck.

FAQ

Good questions. Straight answers.

How quickly can you start?

Often within two to three weeks, depending on scope.

How long do interim engagements last?

Typically three to nine months, or until the permanent leader is in place and onboarded.

Do you work with nonprofits?

Yes. Our team has deep experience leading grant-funded, mission-driven organizations.

Let's talk about your next stage.