Sheriff W. Magers promotes Ryan Coleman to sergeant

Ryan Coleman of Odessa was promoted in rank to sergeant by Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers on April 1, 2014. Magers says Coleman was promoted following an extensive testing process which began with a civil service examination, interviews, and internal evaluations. Coleman did an outstanding job during the testing process, Magers said. "We are excited for Ryan's promotion and (his) becoming part of the administrative team."

Coleman grew up in the Odessa area and is married with a young daughter. He graduated with a B.A. from Eastern Washington University and has worked for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for almost nine years. During that time he has worked as a communications/corrections deputy and a road deputy. Sergeant Coleman was able to learn the various aspects of the job while working within the different divisions of the Sheriff's Office and as a result is a well-rounded, common-sense individual, Magers said.