As Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings, Mr. Howard administers the day-to-day operations and administrative affairs of the company. Mr. Howard received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma, after which, he went on to practice law with Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden and Nelson, the largest law firm in Oklahoma with offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Washington D.C. and The Hague. In addition to his legal education and experience, Mr. Howard earned his Master of Business Administration degree and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Howard also studied film at the prestigious National Film and Television School in London, England, where he produced a series of short films, including the critically acclaimed short documentary, Bridge The Gap.

Prior to joining the company in 2004, Mr. Howard served as Executive Vice President of Financial and Business Affairs and as a member of the Board of Directors of Providence Entertainment, a motion picture distribution company, which released the highest grossing independent film of 1999, The Omega Code. He also served as a consultant to various clients including Paramount Pictures, Los Angeles City College, and the Institute of Cinema & Television Production. He is active in the Hollywood community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Hollywood Media District.

Mr. Howard has been married for 15 years, and he and his wife have three children.