Gritzner, James E. Born 1947 in Charles City, IA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by Charles R. Wolle. Confirmed by the Senate on February 14, 2002, and received commission on February 19, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2011-present. Education: Dakota Wesleyan University, B.A., 1969 The University of Northern Iowa, M.A., 1974 Drake University Law School, J.D., 1979 Professional Career: Assistant to U.S. magistrate, Hon. Ronald Longstaff, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, 1977-1979 Private practice, 1979-2002 Member, Iowa Board of Parole, 1980-1982