The field to replace current Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski has grown to three candidates.

Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department Lt. of Operations Eric Zellner announced his candidacy for sheriff after 28 years with the department, serving in several roles along the way.

Zellner worked his way up through the ranks, starting as a part-time jailer and dispatcher before taking on other positions, including SWAT team member, patrol deputy, field training officer, evidence room manager and drug investigator.

Zellner said his experience has allowed him to work with people across different departments, agencies and organizations. Those interactions have convinced him that becoming sheriff is the next step in his career.

Zellner joins Kewaunee Police School Resource Officer Scott Szydel and Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department patrol deputy Kevin Schmidt as candidates for the office.

Door County’s race for sheriff also became more crowded this week, with retired Denver Police Department officer Randy Wagner joining sheriff’s deputy Curt Vandertie and Professional Standards Capt. Carl Waterstreet as candidates.

Door County Sheriff Tammy Sternard has not yet decided whether she will seek a third term.