Smith, N[orman] Randy Born 1949 in Logan, UT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on January 16, 2007, to a seat vacated by Thomas G. Nelson. Confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 2007, and received commission on March 19, 2007. Education: Brigham Young University, B.S., 1974 Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Associate/assistant general counsel, J.R. Simplot Company, 1977-1981 Adjunct professor, Boise State University, 1979-1981 Private practice, Pocatello, Idaho, 1982-1995 Adjunct professor, Idaho State University, 1984-present District judge, State of Idaho Sixth Judicial District, 1995-2007