Potter, John William Born 1918 in Toledo, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 5, 1982, to a seat vacated by William Kernahan Thomas. Confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1982, and received commission on June 21, 1982. Assumed senior status on August 1, 1992. Education: Toledo University (now University of Toledo), Ph.B., 1940 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1946 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1946 U.S. Army Reserve, 1946-1951 Private practice, Toledo, Ohio, 1947-1969 Mayor, Toledo, Ohio, 1961-1967 Assistant attorney general, State of Ohio, 1968-1969 Judge, Court of Appeals of Ohio, Sixth Appellate District, 1969-1982