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Sheriff Dave Riewestahl

Dave Riewestahl grew up in Altoona and calls Eau Claire County Home.  Growing up he was active in scouting as is an Eagle Scout from Troop 90.  After high school he joined the US Army and served on active duty for five years, two of those years overseas.    He honorably discharged from active duty and returned to Wisconsin where he pursued higher education learning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  There he earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Certificate in Death Investigation, and a Certificate in Cultures and Communities. 

In 2007 he joined the Sheriff’s Office and has served as a Correctional Officer, Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant/Assistant Jail Administrator, and as Captain/Jail Administrator.  He has also taken on additional responsibilities as a Field Training Officer, Conduct Report Hearing Officer, Honor Guard (Member, Leader, and Commander), Evidence Technician, and as a Crisis Negotiator (Member, Leader, and Commander).

In January 2023 he was elected to serve as the 49th Sheriff of Eau Claire County.  He believes that this position is larger than just one person and will require teamwork and collaboration within our office, within our community, and with the state.

Cory Schalinske

Cory Schalinske, Undersheriff and Captain of Field Services

Cory Schalinske joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2012 after serving as the Chief of Police in the Village of Fall Creek. During his career he served as a leader on the Regional SWAT Team, Special Events Team, and Honor Guard. One of the most rewarding experiences for him was serving as a school resource officer. In 2017 Captain Schalinske graduated from the 267th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He looks forward to providing dedicated service to those within Eau Claire County through trust and partnership.