Charles Bryson, II, a native St. Louisan, has a passion for service and improving the quality of life for all. Charles has served in various aspects of human service; from a Case Worker and Case Manager at various programs for persons who were homeless in Baltimore, St. Louis and Springfield Il., to the Director of a Head Start in Springfield Il and Executive Director of a Youth Program in Peoria Il. Charles has also held various positions in State and City government, including Area Repfor the Missouri Housing Development Commission, Neighborhood Development Executive, Senior Policy Advisor, Director of Department of Public Safety and Director of the Civil Rights Enforcement Agency under both Mayor Slay and Mayor Lyda Krewson, Charles is married and has two daughters, Bailey and Sydney and one son, Christian Nicholas.