Born 1972 in Topeka, KS

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Nominated by Barack Obama on February 2, 2012, to a seat vacated by Robert W. Pratt. Confirmed by the Senate on September 10, 2012, and received commission on September 17, 2012. Served as chief judge, 2022-present.

Education:
University of Iowa, B.A., 1994
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1996

Professional Career:

Assistant attorney general, State of Iowa, designated as special assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Iowa, 1997-1999
Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Iowa, 1999-2009; deputy chief, Criminal Division, 2008-2009
U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Iowa, 2009-2012