Brandon Casey Mcgaha

Brandon Casey McGaha is currently a staff representative and lobbyist for the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association (NCPBA) and serves on the Town of Mills River Board of Adjustment. He is a candidate for the Town of Mills River Town Council, District 02, in the November 3, 2026 election.

McGaha grew up in western North Carolina, graduating from West Henderson High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from Columbia College and is pursuing a Master of Public Administration at Western Carolina University [6].

His law‑enforcement career began with the North Carolina Department of Corrections, followed by a stint as a corporal supervising staff and offenders at the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office detention center. In 2005 he returned to his hometown to join the Hendersonville Police Department, where he served for 13 years as a detective, patrol sergeant, and supervisor of specialized units such as SWAT and street‑crime teams. He earned multiple honors, including Officer of the Year and citations for bravery under fire. McGaha also serves as a reserve deputy with the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office and has traveled with TACTICA Ministries to train special‑operations units in Central and South America [6].

Within the law‑enforcement community, McGaha was first elected to a position in the Police Benevolent Association in 2008. He later became senior vice president of the NCPBA’s state division and president of the North Carolina Mountain Chapter, roles in which he advocated for officers’ rights and engaged in high‑profile disputes with the City of Asheville. Since 2018 he has worked as the NCPBA’s staff representative for the Statewide Police Benevolent Association, handling member discipline, use‑of‑force issues, and lobbying the North Carolina General Assembly on behalf of officers [6]. Earlier coverage noted his selection as Officer of the Quarter and his leadership of the Mountain Chapter [5].

In addition to his professional duties, McGaha is active in his local community, serving on the Mills River Board of Adjustment and participating in church, camping, sports, and family activities. While his campaign platform has not been detailed in the available sources, his background suggests a focus on public safety, government transparency, and support for law‑enforcement personnel.

Sources

• [5] Meet North Carolina Mountain Chapter president Brandon McGaha
• [6] Meet NCPBA Staff Representative and Lobbyist Brandon McGaha