Born January 22, 1940, in Beaver, OK
Died March 2, 2026

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on November 20, 1991, to a seat vacated by Layn R. Phillips. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1992, and received commission on August 12, 1992. Assumed senior status on August 21, 2006. Service terminated on March 2, 2026, due to death.

Education:
University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1962
University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1965

Professional Career:

U.S. Navy lieutenant commander and law specialist, 1965-1967
U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, JAG Corps, 1967-1968
U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1968-1972
Assistant attorney general, State of Oklahoma, 1969-1971
Private practice, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1971, 1988-1989
Private practice, Beaver, Oklahoma, 1971-1988
State senator, Oklahoma, 1979-1988; minority floor leader, 1985-1986
Guest lecturer/adjunct professor, Oklahoma City University, 1988-1989
U.S. attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, 1989-1992