Endorsements
Winnebago County Sheriff John Matz
“Captain Darin Rice possesses the skills, experience, and leadership qualities necessary to serve as the next Sheriff of Winnebago County. Throughout his 25-year career, Darin has served in every major division of the Sheriff’s Office, including Corrections, Patrol, Investigations, Training and Special Operations, Policy Implementation, and Critical Incident Management. This broad experience has given him a comprehensive understanding of the agency and the community it serves.
Currently overseeing the Field Services Division, Darin continues to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and decisive leadership. His commitment to public safety, operational excellence, and community trust makes him exceptionally well-prepared to take on the responsibilities of Sheriff.
As my tenure as Sheriff comes to a close, I am extremely confident that Darin will lead the Sheriff’s Office with distinction and continue serving the citizens of Winnebago County with honor, accountability, and dedication.”
John Matz
Sheriff
Winnebago County Chief Deputy Todd Christopherson (Retired)
“Captain Darin Rice is a respected and accomplished law enforcement leader with a demonstrated history of successfully managing complex programs, critical initiatives, and diverse teams. His depth of experience, sound judgment, and genuine compassion distinguish him as a principled and effective leader. Darin has the integrity, vision, and commitment necessary to serve our community with excellence, and I strongly endorse him as the clear choice for our next Sheriff.”
Todd Christopherson
Chief Deputy (Retired)
Winnebago County Captain David Mack (Retired)
“Darin Rice possesses 25 years of experience in leadership across various divisions within the Sheriff’s Office. I have had the opportunity to work alongside Darin and have observed his calm and rational approach to leadership, which has earned him respect within the law enforcement community. Darin recognizes the significance of community partnerships in law enforcement and has selflessly contributed to numerous nonprofit organizations that enhance this relationship and fortify our community. No other individual is better suited to guide the Sheriff’s Office into the future.”
David Mack
Captain (Retired)
Winnebago County Captain Todd Christie (Retired)
“I am writing to provide my formal testimonial in support of Field Services Captain Darin Rice for the position of Winnebago County Sheriff.
Having known Darin for over 20 years, I have seen firsthand his commitment to the safety and well-being of our community. I believe his supervisory experience in Patrol, Investigations, Corrections, Training, Special Weapons and Tactics, and Policy/Procedure Development, coupled with his dedication to integrity and transparency, makes him the ideal choice to lead the agency.
I am confident that Captain Darin Rice will serve Winnebago County with honor and excellence.”
Todd Christie
Captain (Retired)
Dr. Jay R. Jones
“Captain Darin Rice is a highly respected law enforcement officer from the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department. I have known Darin for over 10 years, and in that time he has proven to be a competent, creative, and supportive leader in our community. He is dedicated to keeping our community safe.
As a current school superintendent in the School District Omro and having served as an administrator in the Oshkosh Area School District for many years, I have had the opportunity to work closely with Captain Rice on many school safety initiatives. He is part of a regional school safety group that meets throughout the year with the goal of enhancing overall school emergency management practices in our schools. He has been a steadfast supporter of this group, and his leadership has helped school districts within Winnebago County to prepare, respond, and recover from a wide variety of school emergency situations. It is clear that Captain Rice cares deeply about keeping our school communities safe. Captain Rice has my full endorsement to be our next Winnebago County Sheriff.”
Jay R. Jones, PhD
Superintendent
School District of Omro