Jennifer Decker | |
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| Member of theKentucky House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Rob Rothenburger |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Eastern Kentucky University (BA,MA) University of Kentucky College of Law (JD) |
| Committees | Judiciary (Vice Chair) Education Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Families & Children |
Jennifer Henson Decker (born January 19, 1956) is an American politician andRepublican member of theKentucky House of Representatives since January 2021. She represents Kentucky 58th House district which comprises part ofShelby County.[1]
Decker attendedEastern Kentucky University where she was amajorette for four years and member ofKappa Delta Tau,Sigma Tau Delta, and theWesley Foundation.[2] She earned aBachelor of Arts in English in 1978 andMaster of Arts in 1980, graduating withdistinction both times.[3] She would also go on to earn aJuris Doctor from theUniversity of Kentucky College of Law, graduatingOrder of the Coif in 1982.[1][4]
Decker worked as a trial attorney for theInternal Revenue Service before opening her own private practice in 2000. She is also the co-owner of Decker Quality Stock, a sheep farm, as well as J&B Investments.[1][5]
Since 2015, Decker has been the executive director of Operation Care, a Christian-based non-profit and charity organization for those in crisis.[6][7] She had previously served as a volunteer and member of the organization's board of directors.[4]
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