Whyte, Ronald M. Born 1942 in Pomona, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Nominated by George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on February 6, 1992, and received commission on February 10, 1992. Assumed senior status on March 2, 2009. Education: Wesleyan University, A.B., 1964 University of Southern California Law School, J.D., 1967 Professional Career: Private practice, Claremont, California, 1967-1968 U.S. Navy, JAG Corps, 1968-1971 Private practice, San Jose, California, 1971-1989 Judge, Santa Clara County Superior Court, 1989-1992