Trenton Blake Yount

Trenton, son of Nathan and Jennifer Yount of Sneedville, Tennessee, graduated with Honors and Distinction as Valedictorian of his class at Hancock County High School.  He was an active member in 4-H throughout his high school career.  He served as a teen leader at Summer 4-H camp.  He participated in many state-level 4-H competitions, such as, Outdoor Meat Cookery, Forestry Judging, and Wildlife Judging.  He was an active member of the local SADD chapter, Student Council, Pep Club, and was involved in service at his church.

Trenton earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  Post-graduation, he worked as a Thermal Design Engineer in Charleston, South Carolina before returning to Knoxville. He accepted a position with Strata-G, an environmental management company, as a Consulting Engineer.  He supports public and private sector clients throughout Knoxville, the United States, and Canada, providing Mechanical and Quality Engineering services while also acting as a Nuclear Quality Specialist and Information System Security Officer for Strata-G.  He is incredibly blessed to have opportunities to serve his community through Outreach with his employer, partnering with KARM, Emerald Youth Foundation, and others throughout Knoxville and Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Trenton is married to Shae Johnson-Yount, a Knox County Schools educator.  Trenton and Shae currently live in Knoxville with their perfect little dog, Anya.