Tjoflat, Gerald Bard Born 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 7, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission on October 16, 1970. Service terminated on December 12, 1975, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Gerald Ford on November 3, 1975, to a seat vacated by John Milton Bryan Simpson. Confirmed by the Senate on November 20, 1975, and received commission on November 21, 1975. Service terminated on October 1, 1981, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Reassigned on October 1, 1981, to a new seat authorized by 94 Stat. 1994. Served as chief judge, 1989-1996. Education: Duke University School of Law, LL.B., 1957 Professional Career: U.S. Army corporal, 1953-1955 Private practice, Jacksonville, Florida, 1957-1968 Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Fourth Judicial Circuit, 1968-1970