Born 1962 in St. Paul, MN

Federal Judicial Service:
Confirmed as Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on March 2, 2026, to a seat vacated by Julie A. Robinson. Confirmed by the Senate on June 10, 2026. Commission not yet issued.

Education:
George Washington University, B.A., 1985
Washburn University School of Law, J.D., 1991

Professional Career:

Private practice, Wichita, Kansas, 1991-2003
Member, Kansas House of Representatives, 1995-2003
Judge, Kansas District Court, Eighteenth Judicial District, 2003-2013
Judge, Kansas Court of Appeals, 2013-2022
Child support hearing officer, Kansas District Court, Eighteenth Judicial District, 2022
Solicitor general, State of Kansas, 2023-2026