Charlie A. Caswell Jr. is a Democratic candidate for Shelby County Commissioner District 6, having previously won election to the board in August 2022. A longtime pastor and community activist, Caswell serves as the Outreach Pastor at Impact Church and CEO of Caswell Group Consulting, which focuses on creating trauma-informed organizations. His professional background centers heavily on addressing childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). He advocates for awareness among educators and policymakers, having helped craft state legislation that allows judges to require parents to attend ACEs training during divorce proceedings. Caswell’s platform emphasizes community revitalization through his “7P's Community Collaboration” initiative and the “3V Leader” movement, which encourages leaders to be visible, vocal, and valuable in their neighborhoods. He has been recognized with awards including 2021 Community Advocate of the Year and 2014 Frayser Humanitarian of the Year. His civic engagement includes serving on the boards of Legacy of Legends CDC, Ladies in Need Can Survive, and Building Strong Brains TN, as well as founding the first Rotary Club in the Raleigh-Frayser area. Caswell was invited twice by the Obama Administration to Washington, D.C., to assist in building neighborhood capacity. He is a father of six and resides in Shelby County.