He attended Clatsop Community College and studied criminal justice.  Howell raised his two kids in Rainier and both have graduated from Rainier High School. He has always appreciated the small town atmosphere and community of Rainier. Howell is currently employed with the St. Helens Police Department and has been for 17 years. He’s volunteered with Rainier Little League, Clatskanie/Rainier Soccer league, Rainier Youth Football and Rainier Youth Wrestling and served on the Rainier Budget Committee.

He’s looking forward to working with the citizens of Rainier and the council in continuing to make Rainier a great place to live, work, and visit.