Clark, Ron Born 1953 in Caripito, Venezuela Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Nominated by George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Howell Cobb. Confirmed by the Senate on October 2, 2002, and received commission on October 10, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2015-present. Education: University of Connecticut, B.A., 1973 University of Connecticut, M.A., 1974 University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1979 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1974-1976 U.S. Army Reserve, 1980-1990 Assistant city attorney, Abilene, Texas, 1979-1982 Private practice, Texas, 1982-2002 State representative, District 62, Texas, 1997-2002