Andrew Wunderley, Esq.: Waterkeeper

Andrew is Charleston’s Waterkeeper and serves as the eyes, ears, and voice of local waterways. 

Andrew earned his J.D. cum laude from the Charleston School of Law in 2008.  During law school he was a member of the Charleston Law Review and the Moot Court Board.  After graduation Andrew served as law clerk to the Honorable James E. Lockemy at the South Carolina Court of Appeals and also as a Staff Attorney at the Court of Appeals.

Prior to law school, Andrew earned a Master of Science in Environmental Policy from the Graduate School at the College of Charleston.  His masters research explored the role of the public trust doctrine in South Carolina’s Coastal Zone Management Plan and advocated for a more complete use of the doctrine’s authority in the regulation and management of the state’s coastal zone natural resources.

Before graduate and law school Andrew served as head coach of the Palmetto Masters Swim Team from 1997 to 2005.  He coached Kathleen Wilson to a successful crossing of the English Channel in 2001 and four other marathon swims.

Andrew is member of the South Carolina Bar’s Environment and Natural Resources Section.  He also maintains professional membership in Environmental Law Institute.

Andrew is a life long swimmer and surfer and has swum, surfed and paddled almost all Charleston’s local waterways. He lives on James Island with his wife and two children.

Cheryl Carmack: Staff Scientist

Cheryl Carmack joined Charleston Waterkeeper in 2012 as an intern, quickly becoming the organization’s water quality specialist. As a graduate student in the College of Charleston’s Masters of Environmental Studies Program, Cheryl helped lead the establishment of Charleston Waterkeeper’s water quality monitoring program.

With a keen eye for detail and a love for science, Cheryl, now a proud graduate of her masters program, serves as Charleston Waterkeeper’s full-time staff scientist. Cheryl oversees the organization’s water quality monitoring program, including the maintenance and operation of our certified laboratory–a joint initiative with the College of Charleston’s Hydrochemistry Laboratory. When Cheryl’s not in the field pulling samples or in the lab, she’s out in the community engaging with the public about water quality issues.

Capt. Herman Miller: Pumpout Program Coordinator

Born and raised with saltwater in his veins in Bellport, New York, Herman Miller heads Charleston Waterkeeper’s Mobile Pumpout Program. He started boating at a young age and continued to expand his boating knowledge and experience on the beautiful lakes of the Upstate while attending Clemson University. While there, he worked at a private marina on Lake Keowee and lived and boated on Lake Hartwell.

Over the past five years Herman has worked for Charleston Harbor Marina, Charleston Explorer, and Charleston Water Taxi. He is well versed in the operation of pumpout vessels and stations due to his experience at Charleston Harbor Marina where he captained two pumpout boats. As the captain of Charleston Waterkeeper’s pumpout boat “No. 2,” Herman is eager to spread the word about this free program. “As more and more boaters hear about us,” he says, “I expect the program will grow exponentially. Our service is free and reliable – we can set you up on a regular schedule or pumpout when needed. Either way, I hope that every boater in Charleston who is currently dumping into our waterways will give me a call!”

To get on Herman’s pumpout schedule, call (843)608-9287.

Abby Boyer: Program Assistant

Originally from a small town in Illinois situated on the Mississippi River and growing up on Sullivan’s Island, Abigail has always had a concern for water and the earth’s environment. She recently graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. After studying abroad in India, focusing on water resources and water pollution, she knew it was time to make a greater impact here in Charleston. She began as a Waterkeeper intern in 2018 and is now the assistant program coordinator for Creek Watcher.

Abigail is also an avid hiker and Kayak Guide, taking people on tours of local waterways.