Our Management
Management Biographies
Christian MacIver serves as Chief Executive Officer for Pilot Chemical Company. Christian joined Pilot in 2023 as President and Chief Operating Officer, bringing nearly 30 years of commercial management and supply chain experience to the role. Christian has a passion for building highly effective teams that deliver exceptional results. She began her career at Ingevity Specialty Chemicals and held various roles of increasing levels of contribution in her 27 years there. She is an active leader in the industries and communities she serves, having participated on the Executive Committee of the Adhesives and Sealants Council, board member of March of Dimes, and United Way. In May 2024, Christian was elected to the American Cleaning Institute’s Board of Directors. Christian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Virginia. She has continued her education with executive classes at MIT, Wharton, and Kellogg.
Derek Houck serves as Chief Financial Officer for Pilot Chemical Company. Derek joined Pilot in 2006. His previous roles at Pilot include Accounting Manager, Controller and Director of Finance and Accounting. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Xavier University, in addition to completing the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School. Derek is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).
Chris Leedy serves as Vice President of Operations for Pilot Chemical Company. Prior to this, he served as Pilot’s Vice President of Business Services and Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering. He joined Pilot in 2016 and is an experienced operations leader with 35+ years in the chemical and manufacturing industry. Chris has worked for Henkel, Cognis, and BASF and most recently as the Vice President of Operations for Frutarom Flavors North America. He has a broad and successful background in engineering, manufacturing management, supply chain, and business management with a consistent focus on results, innovation, and continuous improvement. Chris received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Chris serves as the Board Secretary for the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP) for the Greater Cincinnati region, an organization he has been part of since 2017. He is recognized as one of AMIP’s core leaders responsible for guiding the organization’s strategy, establishing its business incorporation and 501c3 non-profit status, and strengthening its partnership with the Ohio Manufacturers Association to bring long-term solutions for filling the workforce gap in Ohio.
Bartley Morrisroe serves as General Counsel and Corporate Communications Manager for Pilot Chemical Company. He was elected to Pilot’s Board of Directors in 2019. Prior to joining Pilot in 2013, Bartley worked for seven years in the editorial departments of various national magazines. He holds both a BS and an MS in Journalism from Northwestern University. He holds a J.D. from the Fordham University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Ohio, New York and New Jersey.
Catherine Ochterski serves as Vice President of Human Resources for Pilot Chemical Company. Catherine joined Pilot in December 2005 as Manager of Human Resources. Prior to joining Pilot, Catherine worked for Aero Fulfillment Services for six years as Director of Human Resources and with Standard Textile Company for three years as HR Representative. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Michigan State University and Master of Arts in Labor and Employment Relations from the University of Cincinnati. Catherine also earned her Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification in 2004.
Richard Rehg serves as Vice President of Commercial and Supply Chain for Pilot Chemical Company. He joined Pilot in 2019, bringing more than 35 years of chemical industry commercial experience. Prior to Pilot, he worked for Sasol Performance Chemicals and CONDEA Chemie, holding various senior leadership roles in sales, marketing, and strategic growth. Leveraging his deep background in product commercialization, customer engagement, key account management, and global operations, Richard has been instrumental in launching new product lines, shaping differentiated market strategies, and building and leading international sales and marketing teams from North America to Asia, where he lived and operated for four years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Notre Dame, with a minor in Business.