Prohaska running for Saunders County sheriff

Republican Curt Prohaska, a Saunders County deputy sheriff, has announced his campaign for sheriff with the support of Gov. Pete Ricketts.
Current Saunders County Sheriff Kevin Stukenholtz recently announced his retirement and will not seek re-election.
“I’m excited to launch my campaign for sheriff and look forward to continuing to serve the great people of Saunders County,” Prohaska said. “As sheriff, I’ll put my 27 years of experience to work to keep Saunders County families safe, support our law enforcement officials, and protect our constitutional
rights.”
Ricketts said in a press release that he endorses Prohaska for the job.
“I’ve seen Curt’s leadership and professionalism firsthand and I’m proud to support him for Saunders County Sheriff,” the governor said. “Curt is a model law enforcement officer and I’m excited that he is willing to use his skill set to continue serving Nebraskans.”
Prohaska has more than 27 years of law enforcement experience. The Prague High School graduate joined the United States Marine Corps and served four years, including a station in Japan for Security Forces duty and time in an infantry battalion with the 1st Marine Division in California.
The combat veteran was directly involved with the liberation of Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War, where he was awarded his combat action ribbon and several other awards.
After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps, he returned to Nebraska and began his law enforcement career in 1993. He was selected to join the Nebraska State Patrol in 1997 and served as a State Trooper for 21 years until his retirement in 2018.
In 2002, Prohaska was selected as Trooper of the Year. After retiring from the Nebraska State Patrol, he became a financial advisor where he was
responsible for $15 million in assets under management.
Prohaska and his wife Lisa have one adult daughter and a son-in-law and will become grandparents for the first time in May.