Steve Asher was born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, where he lived until relocating to Texas in 2013 to be closer to his family.

Steve enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, water skiing, hunting, and biking. He is a member of Hope Fellowship Church, the FBI National Academy Association, the North Texas Police Chief's Association, Texas Justice of the Peace & Constables Association, and Texas Association of Counties.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Homeland Security from Northcentral University in Prescott, Arizona, and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement from Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. He is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (Session 229) and has completed the Senior Management Institute for Policing at Harvard University. Additionally, he holds Master, Advanced, Intermediate, and Basic Peace Officer Certificates and a Basic Instructor Proficiency Certificate through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Steve dedicated 29 years to law enforcement in Washoe County, Nevada, retiring as Chief of Police for the Sparks Police Department. During his 24 years with the City of Sparks, he served in roles including Patrol Commander, Detective Commander, Internal Affairs Lieutenant, Patrol Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant, Training/Community Affairs Sergeant, and Patrol Sergeant. As a Police Officer, Steve held assignments in detectives, SWAT, training, and as a motorcycle officer.

After moving to Texas, Steve joined the Collin County Sheriff's Office, where he served for eight years in various leadership positions, including Administrative and Operations Assistant Chief Deputy, Commander, Patrol and PSS Lieutenant, Investigator, and Patrol Deputy.

Before being elected as Collin County Constable for Precinct 4, Steve served as the Chief Deputy Constable for Precinct 4 in Frisco, Texas.