Wright, Scott Olin Born 1923 in Haigler, NE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 24, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1985-1990. Assumed senior status on October 5, 1991. Education: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, LL.B., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Navy Cadet, 1942-1943 U.S. Marine Corps Captain, Aviator, 1943-1946 Private practice, Columbia, Missouri, 1950-1954 City attorney, Columbia, Missouri, 1951-1953 Prosecuting attorney, Boone County, Missouri, 1954-1958 Private practice, Columbia, Missouri, 1958-1979