Fenner, Gary A. Born 1947 in St. Joseph, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Nominated by William J. Clinton on December 13, 1995, to a seat vacated by Scott Olin Wright. Confirmed by the Senate on July 10, 1996, and received commission on July 25, 1996. Education: University of Kansas, B.A., 1970 University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Private practice, Platte City, Missouri, 1973 Assistant city attorney, St. Joseph, Missouri, 1973-1977 Business law instructor, Webster College, 1976-1977 Private practice, St. Joseph, Missouri, 1977-1979 Judge, Circuit Court of Missouri, Fifth Judicial Circuit, 1979-1987 Judge, Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, 1988-1996; chief judge, 1994-1996