Aaron’s life journey began in California, but his family soon moved to Northeast Ohio where he spent the majority of his childhood. As a teenager, he and his family relocated to the rapidly growing city of Colorado Springs, where he met and married his wife, Ashley, in 2009. In 2015, they left the mountains of Colorado behind and made the cross-country trek to the Coastal Empire, where they found their forever home in the charming city of Pooler.

Inspired by the potential for growth and community building, Aaron became involved in solving neighborhood problems and organizing events. Believing that he could make an even bigger impact on the city as a whole, he ran for office in 2019 and was elected for a four-year term (2020-2023) and then was re-elected in 2023 to another four-year term. Receiving the highest number of votes, Aaron was then appointed by the council to serve as Mayor Pro Tem, serving as the mayor’s stand-in when necessary.

Despite his busy schedule as a city council member and full-time job with Strategic Healthcare Partners, Aaron remains deeply engaged with the community and continues to make a positive impact by serving on several boards, volunteering with area NPOs, and engaging in his neighborhood’s HOA.

In 2024, Aaron & Ashley expanded their family by one when they adopted a son. In 2025, they changed their surname from Higgins to Henry to reflect this new family story they are writing together.