Quist, Gordon Jay Born 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 20, 1992, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 1992, and received commission on June 30, 1992. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2006. Education: Michigan State University, B.A., 1959 George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1962 Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1962-1964 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1964-1966 Private practice, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1967-1992