Born 1953 in Sedalia, MO

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Nominated by William J. Clinton on April 23, 1998, to a seat vacated by William L. Beatty. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998, and received commission on October 22, 1998. Served as chief judge, 2007-2014. Service terminated on January 7, 2019, due to retirement.

Education:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, B.A., 1974
Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., 1977

Professional Career:

Private practice, 1977-1991
Associate judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1991-1998