Born 1952 in Blackfoot, ID

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 24, 1995, to a seat vacated by Harold L. Ryan. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1995, and received commission on August 14, 1995. Served as chief judge, 1999-2019. Assumed senior status on August 16, 2021.

Education:
Idaho State University, B.A., 1974
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1977

Professional Career:

Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1977-1979
Private practice, Pocatello, Idaho, 1979-1987
Judge, Idaho District Court, Sixth Judicial District, 1987-1995
Adjunct professor, Idaho State University, 1991-1995
Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 2023-present