Howard Sias is a lifelong resident of Lima township. He has been a crop farmer and grown corn, soybeans, wheat, rye, hay and also managed livestock. Howard’s family farm has been in the family for over 100 years. Howard serves on many local boards and committees including: 9 years on the Washtenaw Farm Service Agency County Committee, 21 years on the Lima Township Planning Commission and has been on the board of directors for the Washtenaw Conservation District for almost 20 years.