Community Service

-President Pro-Tempore of the Council (2022-present)

-1 of 3 at-large members on the county council (2019-present)

-Membership Co-Chair: Bloomington Rotary Club (2019-present) 

-Resource Development Director & Vanguard Chair: United Way of Monroe County (2018-present)

-Recipient: 10 under 40 Award, Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce (2017)

-Finance Chair & Board Member: Stepping Stones (2007-2010)

Leadership Experience

-Chair: Monroe County Democratic Party (2013-2015)

-Precinct Chair: Perry 28 & 5 (2012 – 2018)

-Chief of Staff: Indiana House Democratic Caucus (2015-2017)

-Credentials Chair: Indiana State Democratic Convention (2016), delegate 2010-2016

-Co-Director: Indiana Election Division (2011-2015)

-National Delegate for the Ninth Congressional District: Democratic National  Convention (2012)

-District Director & Field Representative: U.S. Rep. Baron Hill (2007-2011)              

Family

-Married to Kyla Cox Deckard, Communication Director for IU’s Rural Center for Engagement, and a board member of the Community Kitchen.

-With Kyla, Trent has two incredible daughters that change their lives for the better, everyday.

-The Deckard family has been in the community for 9 generations and Trent proudly continues that tradition of calling Monroe County home

-Trent and his family are active members of First United Methodist Church in downtown Bloomington