Sheriff Kevin Stukenholtz

Sheriff Stukenholtz began his career in law enforcement with the Nebraska State Patrol in 1977. After more than 27 years with the Patrol, he retired at the rank of Captain in 2004. During his career, he worked in the Drug Unit and served on the SWAT Team (Special Weapons and Tactics). Immediately prior to his retirement, Stukenholtz served as commander of security in the Executive Protection Division providing security for numerous Governors including Governor Kerrey, Governor Orr, and Governor Nelson.

After retiring from the Nebraska State Patrol, Kevin Stukenholtz began working for the Saunders County Sheriff’s Office as an Investigator. In 2007, he was elected Sheriff of Saunders County.

In addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Kearney State, Kevin received extensive training with the United States Secret Service and graduated from the DEA’s Drug Unit Commander’s Academy. Stukenholtz is a graduate of the 190th Session of the FBI National Academy. He is active in numerous civil and community projects and is a long-time resident of Wahoo, Nebraska. Sheriff Stukenholtz is married to Judy and has three children.

Chief Deputy Bob Thorson

Bob Thorson joined the Saunders County Sheriff’s Department in December of 2005, after retiring from a twenty-nine year career with the Nebraska State Patrol. He was appointed Chief Deputy under Sheriff Kevin Stukenholtz in January of 2007.

Thorson held many different positions during his career with the Nebraska State Patrol including an undercover Drug Investigator, a Criminal Investigator, a member of the SWAT Team, a Troop Commander, and a Criminal/Drug Division Major. Immediately prior to his retirement from the Nebraska State Patrol, Thorson was the Assistant Superintendent and held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his career, Thorson was stationed in Troop A-Omaha and Headquarters Troop-Lincoln.

He is a licensed polygraph examiner and conducts polygraph examinations for the Sheriff’s Department as part of his duties. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nebraska – Omaha and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy 199th Session.

Thorson is a resident of Saunders County and is married with three grown children.

Captain Jeff Morris

Jeff Morris joined the Saunders County Sheriff’s Office in 1993 and has been with the department for 15 years. He holds an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. He began his career as a Road Deputy and was promoted to Detective to 1995. After 3 years, he was promoted to Detective Sergeant.

In 2002, Jeff accepted the Chief Deputy position for 4 years under a new administration. During this time, Jeff was instrumental in implementing the enhanced 911 system throughout Saunders County. In 2006, Jeff accepted his current position as Captain in which he oversees the entire staff of deputies, as well as the 911 Center.

Dan Scott, Jail Director

Dan Scott joined the Saunders County Sheriff’s Office in May of 2007 in a part-time capacity as a Civil Process Server and Deputy Sheriff. On March 1, 2008, he became the Jail Director for the Saunders County Law Enforcement Center that is scheduled for completion in February of 2009.

Director Scott began his law enforcement career in 1973 as a Trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol. Scott’s career in the Nebraska State Patrol included work as a Road Trooper, Investigator, supervisor in charge of state records, latent fingerprint lab, auto theft and fuel fraud. When Scott retired from the Nebraska State Patrol in 1998, he was commander of the Internal Affairs Division.

After retiring from the Nebraska State Patrol, Scott worked for several years for the U.S. Marshal’s Office, providing custody and control of federal inmates.