Born 1961 in Chappell, NE

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on August 3, 2017, to a seat vacated by William Jay Riley. Confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 2017, and received commission on January 3, 2018.

Education:
University of Nebraska, B.S., 1984
University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1989

Professional Career:

Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1989-1991, 2002-2017
Chief deputy attorney general, State of Nebraska, 1991-2002