ANNA — Aaron Heilers, of Anna, has officially announced his candidacy for the 84th District seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. The district includes Mercer County and parts of Darke, Shelby and Auglaize counties. Heilers, a Republican,0 will begin his campaign for the seat ahead of the May 2018 primary election.
“Having been a lifelong resident of the 84th District, which ranks first in the state in agriculture production, I’m very passionate about the people and prosperity of the communities that encompass this seat,” said Heilers. “My background in agriculture, strong family values and conservative philosophies make me the candidate best suited for this position.”
Having grown up on a farm in Houston, Ohio, Heilers attended The Ohio State University and graduated with a bachelor’s in agriculture. He then returned to the area and worked for the Miami and Auglaize Soil and Water Conservation Districts for 8 years, specializing in drainage and nutrient management. Currently, Heilers serves as the project manager for the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network.
Throughout his career, Heilers has served in numerous leadership roles both locally and statewide, including member and former president of Shelby County Farm Bureau; Shelby County Agricultural Society (Fair Board); Anna Young Farmers; former co-chair of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals State Advisory Committee; treasurer of the Shelby County Republican Party Central Committee; Shelby County Young Republicans; and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church’s Parish Council.
“It’s important to me to protect our rural communities, preserve our agricultural heritage and promote the value of work to keep this area of the state thriving, and as State Representative of the 84th District, legislation that would accomplish those things would be my top priority,” said Heilers.
Heilers resides in Anna with his wife, Sarah, who is an agricultural instructor and FFA adviser at Anna High School, and their two children. They are fourth generation owners and operators of Legacy Lane Farm, a grain farm and wine grape vineyard.
