Born in Springfield, Ohio Admitted to Ohio bar, 1975 Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court, 1978 Admitted to U.S. District Court, 1975 Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1975 Admitted to U.S. Tax Court, 1976 Education: Princeton University (A.B., cum laude, 1971) University of Denver College of Law (J.D., 1974) Military Service: U.S. Air Force (1964 - 1968) ,