Born 1954 in Morehead City, NC
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 31, 1997, to a seat vacated by John David Holschuh. Confirmed by the Senate on October 27, 1997, and received commission on November 7, 1997.
Education: University of North Carolina, B.A., 1976
Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1979
Professional Career:Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1979-1980
Assistant regional attorney, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1980-1986
Private practice, Columbus, Ohio, 1986-1997