James J. Woodruff II

At a glance

James Woodruff II’s MSPB record describes legal practice and Air Force Reserve service before board membership. The agency’s current biography uses the fuller name James J. Woodruff II.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Career and documented accomplishments

• The December 2025 welcome announcement describes more than two decades of public- and private-sector legal work, including civil matters, military justice and federal acquisition issues. It identifies Woodruff as an Air Force Reserve major. [1]
• The board biography lists degrees from Texas A&M, South Texas College of Law and Air Command and Staff College. Before joining the board he served as chief counsel to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission’s chairman. [2]
• The MSPB records confirmation as member on October 7, 2025 and swearing-in on October 28. It records separate chairman confirmation on August 7, 2026 and swearing-in on August 21. [2]

Role and nomination context

• The official welcome announcement records his October 2025 appointment as member for a term ending March 1, 2032; board membership and the later chairmanship are distinct appointments. [1]
• The MSPB adjudicates federal employee appeals and reviews personnel actions and regulations against merit-system principles. His board-member term ends March 1, 2032. [2]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. MSPB officially welcomes member James J. Woodruff II (PDF)

   U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. Board members — James J. Woodruff II

   U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.