Born 1944 in Columbia, SC

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Claims Court (now U.S. Court of Federal Claims)
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 24, 1990, to a seat vacated by John Light Napier. Confirmed by the Senate on March 9, 1990, and received commission on March 12, 1990. Assumed senior status on March 11, 2005.

Education:
University of South Carolina, B.S., 1966
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1969

Professional Career:
Air National Guard airman first class, 1963-1969
Legislative aide, U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, South Carolina, 1969-1971
Legislative assistant, U.S. Rep. Floyd Spence, South Carolina, 1971-1977
Vice president and general counsel, First National Bank of South Carolina, 1977-1985
Executive vice president and general counsel, South Carolina Bankers Association, 1985-1986
Private practice, Columbia, South Carolina, 1986-1990