Nominated by George W. Bush on September 6, 2007, to a seat vacated by James D. Todd. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 2008, and received commission on May 21, 2008. Born 1953 in Lexington, TN.

Professional Career:  United States District Judge, Western District of Tennessee, 2008 to present; Chief United States District Judge, Western District of Tennessee, 2017 to January 2023; United States Magistrate Judge, Western District of Tennessee, 2003-2008; Sixth Circuit District Court Representative to Judicial Conference of the United States, 2022 to present; Private practice, 1980-1983, 1987-2003; Claims Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Treasury, 1985-1987; Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Transportation, 1983-1985.

Education: Graduated from University of Tennessee (B.S., 1976); graduated from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis (J.D., 1980).