"He brings a number of years experience to the table and he will do a remarkable job," Lester added. "And I am going to empower him to be creative as we continue this current century.

"We've got a big issue coming up with the jail and once that is passed, the work of getting it built and the employees trained to operate that new facility."

Even though Burnett "loves working for (District Attorney) Greg Mashburn," he is looking forward to working for Lester again.

"I am loyal to him and will help him with the things he wants to change," Burnett said.

Burnett has two daughters, Chelsie and Scarlett, who live in Washington State. He and his wife Misty live in Norman with daughter Calysta.