Born 1982 in Cedar Rapids, IA

Federal Judicial Service:
Confirmed as Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on March 2, 2026, to a seat vacated by Stephen Alexander Vaden. Confirmed by the Senate on July 21, 2026. Commission not yet issued.

Education:
University of Iowa, B.A., 2005
University of Iowa, B.B.A., 2005
University of Iowa, M.B.A., 2009
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2009

Professional Career:

Law clerk, Hon. John A. Jarvey, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, 2009-2011
Private practice, New York City, 2011-2014
National Courts Section, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 2014-2026; trial attorney, 2014-2024; senior trial counsel, 2024-2026
Associate counsel, White House Counsel's Office (on detail), 2025-2026