Born 1957 in Beaumont, TX

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on January 23, 2019, to a seat vacated by Ron Clark. Confirmed by the Senate on May 14, 2019, and received commission on May 16, 2019.

Education:
Lamar University, B.B.A., 1978
North Texas State University (now University of North Texas), M.B.A., 1980
Southern Methodist University School of Law (now Dedman School of Law), J.D., 1985
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Diploma in International Arbitration, 2014

Professional Career:

Private practice, Beaumont, Texas, 1985-2019

Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, January 23, 2018; no Senate vote