Greer, J. Ronnie Born 1952 in Mountain City, TN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee Nominated by George W. Bush on April 9, 2003, to a seat vacated by Thomas G. Hull. Confirmed by the Senate on June 11, 2003, and received commission on June 12, 2003. Education: East Tennessee State University, B.S., 1974 University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Special assistant, Gov. Lamar Alexander, Nashville, Tennessee, 1980-1981 Private practice, Tennessee, 1981 Campaign manager, Robert Beard U.S. Senate Campaign, 1981-1982 Private practice, Greeneville, Tennessee, 1983-2003 County attorney, Greene County, Tennessee, 1985-1986 State senator, Tennessee General Assembly, 1986-1994