Born 1985 in Des Moines, IA

Federal Judicial Service:
Confirmed as Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on March 2, 2026, to a seat to be vacated by William Duane Benton. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2026, and commission issued on June 18, 2026. Not yet assumed office.

Education:
University of Missouri-Kansas City, B.A., 2007
University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 2010

Professional Career:

Private practice, Kansas City, Missouri, 2008-2016
Secondee, Pfizer Inc., New York City, 2013-2014
Deputy counsel, Office of the Governor, State of Missouri, 2017-2018
General counsel, Missouri Department of Agriculture, 2018-2019
Assistant attorney general, State of Missouri, 2019-2023
     Assistant deputy attorney general for special litigation, 2019
     Deputy attorney general for special litigation, 2019-2021
     Acting general counsel, 2020-2021
     Chief of staff, 2020-2023
     First assistant attorney general, 2021-2023
Senior advisor, U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, Missouri, 2023
Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 2023-2026