Seven-year company veteran will focus on aligning operations, product development, quality and commercial strategies to elevate the brand and grow Cherne’s presence in key international markets.
CLEVELAND, FEBRUARY 16, 2026 —Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Kelsey McMillan has been promoted to Vice President, Cherne Global.
Part of the Oatey family of companies, Cherne Industries (Cherne®) is the industry leader in pipe plugs and testing equipment for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal piping systems. In 2023, Oatey acquired Lansas B.V., a manufacturer and distributor of underground pipe and disc plugs based in Eijsden, Netherlands, further positioning the company to grow its presence in the European waterworks market and beyond.