Born 1978 in Highland, IL

Federal Judicial Service:
Confirmed as Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on September 15, 2025, to a seat vacated by Robert James Conrad, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on December 3, 2025. Commission not yet received.

Education:
University of Dayton, B.A., 2001
St. Louis University School of Law, J.D., 2009

Professional Career:

Law clerk, Hon. Robert J. Conrad, Jr., U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, 2009-2011
Private practice, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2011-2025