Born and raised in the New York City area, Howard Baron has had a distinguished career in both the corporate and educational sectors. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Management & Computer Science from MIT in 1978, he began his professional journey with Ford Motor Company, where he worked on computer systems design from 1978 to 1980. He then pursued an MBA from the University of Chicago, completing his studies in 1982.
 

From 1982 to 2010, Howard held various roles within Chrysler Group LLC, focusing on finance and strategic planning, where he contributed to the company's growth and development.
 

A dedicated advocate for education, Howard began his involvement in public education in 2011 by serving on the Bloomfield Hills Schools Community Partnership Committee. This committee was tasked with improving community communications and enhancing district transparency. In 2013, he was elected as a trustee on the Bloomfield Hills School Board (BHS), a position he held until 2022. During his time on the board, Howard was instrumental in advocating for the modernization of district high schools and focusing on educational equity for all students. He was a passionate voice for improving student achievement and worked tirelessly to ensure that the district's policies reflected these goals. As BHS’s representative on both the Oakland County School Board Association’s and Michigan Association of School Boards’ Government Relations Committees, he actively advocated for education policy changes in both Lansing and Washington, D.C. His efforts were recognized with the Michigan Association of School Board’s President’s Award of Recognition, MASB’s highest honor.

Howard was also deeply engaged with the State Board of Education, attending all meetings to better understand the challenges facing Michigan’s educational system.    A long-time resident of Bloomfield Township, Howard and his wife, Nancy, have lived in the area since 1991.

Outside of his professional endeavors, he volunteers his time with various cultural and social service organizations throughout Southeast Michigan, contributing to the well-being and development of his community.