Howard is Executive Vice-President and a member of Clemans Nelson's Board of Directors. Howard has over 28 years experience in business, health care, public and private sector employer representation, labor negotiations and arbitration, personnel system analysis, employee relations audits, and regulatory compliance. Howard specializes in handling complex personnel matters for clients, including highly sensitive negotiations, and provides general management consulting on strategic planning. Howard did his undergraduate work in Management & Employee Relations at The University of Akron. He was formerly Director of Negotiations and Contract Administration for a statewide organization. Howard is a frequent lecturer to national and state associations on labor matters.

E-Mail: hheffelfinger@clemansnelson.com