Administration

SHERIFF E. WAYNE RISNER

Sheriff Risner was a member of the US Army from 1968-1990. In 1990, he joined the Ashland County Sheriff's Office as a corrections officer and shift supervisor. He has also been a patrol officer, 9-1-1 coordinator, new jail project coordinator, Director of Communications, and Chief Deputy. Sheriff Risner was first elected Sheriff of Ashland County in November of 2000. Sheriff Risner also served as President of the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association for the year 2013.

CHIEF DEPUTY David blake

Chief Blake began his career with the Ashland County Sheriff's Office in January of 1978. While working as a part time dispatcher he attended the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Peace Officer Training Academy and graduated in 1980. Also in 1980, he began his career with Ohio Department Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC). Chief Blake attended various schools and trainings with both ODRC and the Sheriff's Office. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.

In February of 2009, Chief Blake retired from the Ohio Department of Corrections as an Administrative Assistant/Investigator and began his full time/part time career at the Ashland County Sheriff's Office. He has worked several positions within the Sheriff's Office and in May 2014 , he was promoted to Captain, Jail Administrator. In April 2021, Chief Blake was promoted to Chief Deputy.