McKibben, Howard D. Born 1940 in Virginia, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 28, 1984, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1984, and received commission on October 4, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1997-2002. Assumed senior status on April 1, 2005. Education: Bradley University, B.S., 1962 University of Pittsburgh, M.P.A., 1964 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1967 Professional Career: Private practice, Minden, Nevada, 1967-1971 Deputy district attorney, Douglas County, Nevada, 1969-1971 District attorney, Douglas County, Nevada, 1971-1977 Judge, Nevada District Court, Ninth Judicial District, 1977-1984