Webb, Rodney Scott Born 1935 in Cavalier, ND Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, District of North Dakota Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 5, 1987, to a seat vacated by Paul Benson; Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 1987, and received commission on December 21, 1987. Served as chief judge, 1993-2001. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2001. Education: University of North Dakota, B.S., 1957 University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1959 Professional Career: Private practice, Grafton, North Dakota, 1959-1981 Walsh County states attorney, 1967-1974 Special assistant attorney general for North Dakota, 1970-1981 Grafton municipal judge, 1975-1981 U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota, 1981-1987 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male