LIMA, Ohio (WOWO) – The Ohio Third District Court of Appeals has selected Judge John Willamowski to be the presiding judge once again next year.

The Van Wert Independent reports that Willamowski will preside over oral arguments, decide procedural motions and perform other related activities while leading the court.

Willamowski, a South Bend, Ind. native, was elected to the Court of Appeals of Ohio in 2006 and is the longest-serving active judge in the Third District, with 17 years of experience on the bench. He’s also a former Ohio State representative who served for five terms.