Bertelsman, William Odis Born 1936 in Cincinnati, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky Nominated by Jimmy Carter on October 11, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on November 26, 1979, and received commission on November 27, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status on February 1, 2001. Education: Xavier University, Ohio, A.B., 1958 University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1961 Professional Career: Private practice, Newport, Kentucky, 1962-1979 U.S. Army captain, 1963-1964 Lecturer, University of Cincinnati College of Law, 1965-1972 Adjunct professor of law, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 1989-