President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will nominate former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, putting a little-known candidate in line to lead an agency that has spurred controversy amid the administration’s ramped-up deportation efforts.

President Donald Trump says he is nominating Lance Schroyer as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Schroyer is a former Oklahoma state trooper.

Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma law enforcement veteran Lance Schroyer to lead ICE, highlighting his immigration enforcement experience and leadership.

If confirmed, Lance Schroyer will replace acting ICE Director David Venturella

Trump separately endorsed former Oklahoma state senator Mike Mazzei in the state's gubernatorial race on Saturday.