Born 1978 in El Dorado, AR

Federal Judicial Service:
Confirmed as Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on January 29, 2026, to a seat to be vacated by Susan Owens Hickey. Confirmed by the Senate on April 14, 2026. Commission not yet issued.

Education:
Rice University, B.A., 2009
University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., 2013

Professional Career:

Private practice, El Dorado, Arkansas, 2013-2024
Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Thirteenth Judicial District, Arkansas, 2016-2024; deputy prosecuting attorney, 2016-2017, 2019-2024; prosecuting attorney, 2017-2019
Judge, Circuit Court of Arkansas, Thirteenth Judicial District, 2025-2026