Voorhees, Richard Lesley Born 1941 in Syracuse, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 31, 1987, to a seat vacated by David B. Sentelle. Confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1988, and received commission on October 17, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Education: Davidson College, B.A., 1963 University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1968 Professional Career: U.S. Army ROTC Cadet, 1959-1963 U.S. Army Signal Corps Lieutenant, 1963-1965 U.S. Army Reserves Captain, 1965-1969 Private practice, Gastonia, North Carolina, 1968-1988