Born 1962 in Travis Air Force Base, CA

Federal Judicial Service:
Confirmed as Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on July 14, 2026, to a seat vacated by R. David Proctor. Confirmed by the Senate on November 12, 2026. Commission not yet issued.

Education:
Duke University, B.A., 1984
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1991

Professional Career:

U.S. Air Force captain, 1984-1988
U.S. Air Force Reserve captain, 1988-1992
Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1991-2023
Associate justice, Supreme Court of Alabama, 2023-
Adjunct professor, University of Alabama Law School, 2025-