Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon has announced the following promotions and transfers, including two appointments to his executive and command staff.
Kris Pfaehler has been promoted to a sergeant in the reserve deputy program. Pfaehler, a resident of Springdale, previously served as a reserve deputy. He was appointed to serve as a deputy sheriff in April 2015.
Damon Prater has been promoted to resident deputy of West Columbia. Prater, a resident of Lexington, previously served as a patrol deputy. He was appointed to serve as a deputy sheriff in October 2014.
William Stevens has been promoted to sergeant in the Lexington County Detention Center. Stevens, a resident of Cayce, previously served as a master correctional officer. He was appointed to serve as a detention deputy sheriff in April 2009.
Worth Rogers has been promoted to reserve deputy captain. Rogers, a resident of West Columbia, previously served as a reserve deputy lieutenant. He was appointed to serve as a deputy sheriff in March 2004.
Robert Rosensteel has been promoted to field training officer in patrol. Rosensteel, a resident of West Columbia, previously served as a patrol deputy. He was appointed to serve as a deputy sheriff in December 2017.
Ben Treaster has been transferred to sergeant of Community Services. Treaster, a resident of Gaston, previously served as a patrol sergeant. He was appointed to serve as a deputy sheriff in June 2010.
Matt Young has been transferred to sergeant in investigations. Young, a resident of West Columbia, previously served as a patrol sergeant. He was appointed to serve as a deputy sheriff in November 2007.
