J.J. Caswell was appointed to the board over 17 years ago, and he has served diligently ever since.

He currently works as a County Extension Agent for the Texas A&M AgriLIfe Extension office in Mitchell County.

A graduate of Garden City, J.J. is heavily involved in 4-H and sponsors the state champion Ira Shooting team as well. He has been married to Laura, who serves as the lead counselor at Western Texas College, for 31 years. They have raised four children: Jessica Caswell Norvell, Dylan (Class of 2011), Hannah (Class of 2020), and Cooper (Class of 2024). 

In regards to his role on the board, J.J. feels his role should be most focused on school finance and policies that will provide the best education facility for teachers and students. He has most enjoyed seeing Ira students go on to being successful in their lives after school.