Representative Howard Sanderford was first elected in 1989.
Representative Sanderford is a member of the following organizations:
- Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission
- Alabama Board of Medical Scholarship Awards
- Chairman of the Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement
- BIZTECH Board
He has also been a member of the following organizations:
- Past president of the Huntsville Rotary Club
- Past chairman of the Madison County Republican Executive Committee
- Past chairman of the Alabama Men's Hall of Fame
- Past chairman of the Volunteers of America of North Alabama
- Past co-chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Free Enterprise Committee
- Past vice chairman of the Metropolitan YMCA Board
- Past member of the Alabama Commission on Aerospace, Science and Industries
Representative Sanderford is a deacon in the Baptist Church.