Holland, H[ezekiah] Russel Born 1936 in Pontiac, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Alaska Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 6, 1984, to a seat vacated by James A. von der Heydt. Confirmed by the Senate on March 26, 1984, and received commission on July 16, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1989-1995. Assumed senior status on September 18, 2001. Education: University of Michigan, B.B.A., 1958 University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1961 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Buell A. Nesbett, Alaska Supreme Court, 1961 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Alaska, 1963-1965 Private practice, Anchorage, Alaska, 1965-1984