Enslen, Richard Alan Born 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan Nominated by Jimmy Carter on November 30, 1979, to a seat vacated by Noel Peter Fox. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1979, and received commission on December 21, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1995-2001. Assumed senior status on September 1, 2005. Education: Wayne State University, LL.B., 1958 Professional Career: U.S. Air Force, 1951-1954 Assistant trust officer, First National Bank & Trust Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1958 Private practice, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1958-1965, 1970-1979 Director, U.S. Peace Corps, Costa Rica, 1965-1968 Judge, Kalamazoo [Michigan] Municipal Court, 1968-1969 Judge, Michigan District Court, 1969-1970