Stewart, Brian Theadore Born 1948 in Logan, UT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Utah Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 27, 1999, to a seat vacated by J. Thomas Greene. Confirmed by the Senate on October 5, 1999, and received commission on November 11, 1999. Served as chief judge, 2011-present. Education: Utah State University, B.S., 1972 University of Utah College of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Private practice, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1975-1980 Assistant, U.S. Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, Utah, 1980 Administrative assistant, U.S. Rep. James V. Hansen, Utah, 1981-1985 Commissioner, Public Service Commission, Utah, 1985-1992 Visiting professor, Utah State University, 1991, 1994-1998 Executive director, Department of Commerce, Utah, 1992 Executive director, Department of Natural Resources, Utah, 1993-1998 Visiting professor, Weber State University, 1997 Chief of staff, Gov. Mike Leavitt, Utah, 1998-1999