Gaitan, Fernando J. Jr. Born 1948 in Kansas City, KS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Nominated by George H.W. Bush on May 16, 1991, to a seat vacated by Russell G. Clark. Confirmed by the Senate on July 18, 1991, and received commission on August 2, 1991. Served as chief judge, 2007-present. Education: Pittsburg State University, Kansas, B.S., 1970 University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Attorney, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 1974-1980 Judge, Circuit Court of Missouri, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, 1980-1986 Judge, Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, 1986-1991