Howard is a graduate of Olympus High School and the University of Utah with a degree in business administration.  He is a U.S. Army veteran and an Eagle Scout. 

Howard has managed Safeway stores, Kmart stores, and home owner associations (HOAs).  He was a business agent with an AFL-CIO union in Utah and Nevada.  He represented State, County, City and Special Service District Utah public employees.  He served s a registered Utah State lobbyist for Utah public employees.  During his tenure, he handled administrative law hearings before Utah State administrative law judges and before National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) arbitrators.

Howard has been married to Carol (Robbins) for 60+ years and they have three children. Howard and his wife have lived in White City for over 55 years.

Howard believes that service to God, Family and Country are opportunities to be cherished.