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ONE Environmental is excited to report that Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed Kerry McAvoy, principal in the firm’s Midlothian location, to the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice.

Kerry’s appointment reflects her extensive experience in and passion for environmental compliance and management, sustainability, and community engagement, making her a valuable addition to the council.

The Virginia Council on Environmental Justice advises the Governor and the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources on critical issues of environmental justice, ensuring that all Virginians have equitable access to clean air, water, and land. Kerry will collaborate with state leaders and other council members to develop policies that prioritize the well-being of historically underserved communities, particularly those disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards.

“It’s an honor to be appointed to the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice,” said Kerry. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on the council to advocate for policies that promote environmental equity across the Commonwealth.”

Kerry has over 15 years of experience in environmental consulting, with an emphasis in industrial compliance in various environmental media. She graduated from Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University in Environmental Science and Policy. Prior to joining ONE, Kerry served as researcher with the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense.

Her appointment underscores ONE Environmental’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement.

The ONE team congratulates Kerry on this important recognition and looks forward to the positive impact she will bring to the council.

The Risk Management Program (RMP), established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a critical regulatory framework for facilities handling hazardous substances, governed by Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act.

Recently the EPA issued a final rule expanding RMP regulations for facilities managing certain quantities of regulated chemicals. This rule reinstates requirements from previous versions and introduces new obligations that enhance safety measures.

Facilities must comply with evolving RMP requirements by maintaining up-to-date hazard assessments, implementing prevention measures, and ensuring emergency response protocols are in place. Non-compliance can result in penalties, operational disruptions, and reputational damage.

ONE Environmental Group specializes in developing and updating RMPs for a variety industries, helping clients stay compliant with EPA standards. Our team provides comprehensive support across the RMP lifecycle, from risk analysis to emergency response planning.

Ensuring compliance is about more than meeting regulatory demands—it’s about protecting operations and the environment. ONE Environmental offers the expertise to guide clients through complex RMP requirements ensuring their programs are robust, up-to-date, and aligned with the latest regulatory changes.

Contact the ONE team to learn more about our national expertise and track record of success in crafting RMPs for a wide range of facilities. Reach out at oneenv.com/contact-us.

Environmental Consultant

Midlothian, Virginia native Stephen Robinson joined the ONE Environmental Mid Atlantic team as an Environmental Consultant with a wealth of field work experience including plant identification, wetland delineations, soil analysis, and field measurements. He is a proud alumnus of Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment.

Previously, Stephen served as an Environmental Consultant at WSP, with a particular focus on assisting utility company employees and contractors, inspecting and monitoring demolition site activities, and other responsibilities. He is especially skilled in erosion and sediment control (ESC) inspections and helping clients identify Best Management Practice (BMP) solutions as needed. Stephen also frequently performs well water sampling in support of Oil Discharge Contingency Plan (ODCP) requirements.

Stephen holds dual Inspector and Responsible Land Disturber credentials with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and has completed HAZWOPER 40 Hour training.

“ONE Environmental has a very friendly, welcoming, and helpful culture,” said Stephen. “The work is also great and always interesting, providing a lot of different avenues for getting experience.”

Stephen currently resides in Richmond’s Museum District, soaking in the history and culture of Virginia’s capital city. Away from the office, Stephen is an avid video gamer and enjoys mountain biking, among other activities. Soccer and track were two of his sports growing up.

He also enjoys traveling and has fond memories of trip to Belize with his fiancé during the summer of 2023. The couple plans to get married in May of 2025.

Environmental Consultant

Looking to return to his home state of Virgina, Trent Cheyney joined the ONE Environmental team in Midlothian, Virginia after starting his career in Greenville, South Carolina. A Salem, Virginia native, Trent graduated from Bridgewater College in 2022.

Trent comes to ONE from Bunnell Lammons Engineering where he served as Environmental Consultant performing a range of activities in the field. He has developed significant experience conducting Phase 1 and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Lead Surveys, Asbestos Surveys, and more for large industrial clients across the southeast. He is also experienced helping mining and other clients meet their environmental compliance objectives, supporting Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) inspection and maintenance and other requirements.

Trent holds an Asbestos Inspector License, is a certified ESC Inspector and has completed HAZWOPER 40 Hour training. He has also earned certification from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and is authorized to use Portable Nuclear Density Gauges.

“ONE Environmental has been a great fit for me professionally, as I’ve always been attracted to smaller group settings for learning and participating,” said Trent. “The ONE team is super helpful and morale is great.”

Trent now lives in Richmond with two college roommates and his black cat that fancies itself a dog. An avid lacrosse player in high school and college, Trent aims to help coach the sport at a local high school as he did previously in South Carolina. He also enjoys fly fishing, hiking and dabbling in golf.

Operations Assistant

Sara Elder joined ONE Environmental Group’s Richmond headquarters as Operations Assistant. The Orange County California native supports a variety of administrative and office management roles, including organizing events, ordering supplies and accounts receivable.

Sara came to ONE after spending time as a stay-at-home mother to her four boys ages 17, 12, 11 and 8. “The environment at ONE is truly special,” she says. “The people are amazing and so welcoming, making it such a great place to return to the workforce.”

Earlier, she served for a number of years as a credit analyst at eyewear manufacturer Oakley, Inc. She holds a Criminal Justice degree from Reynolds Community College and also attended Old Dominion University.

Away from the office, Sara enjoys spending time with her family and animals which include a pit bull mix, three cats and more than a dozen chickens. She is also an accomplished bass fisherman, having earned a citation for catching a nine-pound bass on Lake Shawnee.

Environmental Consultant

Vivian Sammler joined the ONE Environmental Mid Atlantic team with an Environmental Science degree from Western Carolina University. Vivian has the distinction of triple citizenship – originally from Illnau, Switzerland, she was raised in the United States and her father is a native of Germany.

In her Environmental Consultant role at ONE, Vivian puts her broad educational background to work performing a wide range of tasks across multiple projects helping clients meet important regulatory compliance requirements.

Some of her initial engagements have included supporting waste inspections, site assessments and groundwater data sample collections. The mix of field and office work in her day-to-day schedule is appealing.

“I really appreciate the job flexibility that ONE offers, and the people are extremely nice,” Vivian says. “It’s one thing to love your job and the work, but the people really matter the most.”

Vivian lives in Charlotte with her dog, Ben, a mix of pit bull and German shepherd and her feline companion George, known for having orange cat energy. In her free time, Vivian is getting into paper mâché and learning Spanish, and she loves to take advantage of any opportunity to travel. Soccer and tennis were her sports growing up, and she also enjoyed music, even teaching herself how to play the song Mo Bamba on the trumpet.