Born 1943 in Kansas City, MO

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on November 21, 1991, and received commission on November 25, 1991. Assumed senior status on March 4, 2008.

Education:
University of Kansas, B.A., 1965
University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1968

Professional Career:

U.S. Naval Reserve legal officer, JAG Corps, 1968-1971
Law clerk, Hon. Wesley E. Brown, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, 1971-1973
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Kansas, 1973-1976
Special assistant to U.S. attorney, District of Kansas, 1976-1978
Private practice, Kansas City, Kansas, 1976-1983
Private practice, Coffeyville, Kansas, 1983-1991