Gibson, Benjamin F. Born 1931 in Safford, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan Nominated by Jimmy Carter on July 12, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1991-1995. Assumed senior status on July 13, 1996. Service terminated on January 31, 1999, due to retirement. Education: Wayne University (now Wayne State University), B.S., 1955 Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law), J.D., 1960 Professional Career: U.S. Army private, 1948-1950 Assistant attorney general, State of Michigan, 1961-1963 Assistant prosecutor, Ingham County, Michigan, 1963-1964 Private practice, Lansing, Michigan, 1964-1979 Professor, Cooley Law School, 1979-1980