Rodgers, Margaret Catharine Born 1964 in Pensacola, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida Nominated by George W. Bush on July 14, 2003, to a seat vacated by Lacey A. Collier. Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 2003, and received commission on November 21, 2003. Served as chief judge, 2011-present. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, 2002-2003 Education: University of West Florida, B.A., 1989 California Western School of Law, J.D., 1992 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1985-1987 Law clerk, Hon. Lacey A. Collier, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, 1992-1994 Private practice, Pensacola, Florida, 1994-1998, 1999-2002 General counsel, West Florida Medical Center, Pensacola, Florida, 1998-1999