Frizzell, Gregory Kent Born 1956 in Wichita, KS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Sven E. Holmes. Confirmed by the Senate on February 1, 2007, and received commission on February 2, 2007. Served as chief judge, 2012-present. Education: University of Tulsa, B.A., 1981 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1984 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Thomas R. Brett, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, 1984-1986 Private practice, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1986-1995 General counsel, Oklahoma Tax Commission, 1995-1997 District judge, 14th Judicial District, State of Oklahoma, 1997-2007