Bob Caldwell, Sr. is a graduate of The Citadel and served the US in Vietnam as part of the 5th Special Forces Group. In 1975, he founded Grace Management Group, a family-held collection of businesses headquartered in Spartanburg, and includes one of the largest home fragrance manufacturers in the country.
In addition to serving with JUMPSTART, he has also been instrumental in working with other nonprofits, including Rice Bowls, which feeds orphaned children in developing nations, the South Carolina Christian Foundation, and Upward Sports.
He and his wife Sylvia are active members at Hope Point Church in Spartanburg and have four grown children, nineteen grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Outside of his extensive ministry work, you’ll find him spending time with all the grandchildren, including leading book clubs with them.