Wood County Common Pleas Judge Matthew L. Reger recently filed his petitions with the Wood County Board of Elections seeking a second term in the November 2022 election.
“I am honored to serve the citizens of Wood County as a Common Pleas Judge and continue to be humbled by the privilege given to me by the voters,” Reger said.
Reger has over 25 years of legal experience.
In addition to his judicial duties, he currently serves as administrative judge for the common plea court. He oversees court administration, domestic relations, and probation offices.
“One of my proudest accomplishments has been the implementation of the electronic jury notification system, a significant improvement for jurors in Wood County,” Reger said about his duties as administrative Judge.
Reger has also served as court security judge, member of the judicial advisory board for the Northwest Community Corrections Center, and member of the Maumee Watershed Conservation District Court.
He is active as a member of the Ohio Judicial Conference (OJC) serving as a co-chair of the Jury Service Committee and on the executive committee of the OJC.
He collaborated with the Northwest Community Corrections Center and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections to implement a female wing to the SEARCH community-based corrections facility. This long-held goal is near reality and will open new opportunities for rehabilitation for female offenders.
Reger continues to be committed to community involvement while on the bench. He spearheads a program that brings sixth and eighth graders throughout Wood County to spend a day at the court. During these visits students meet elected officials from all levels in Wood County, are given a historical tour of the courthouse and learn local government civics from a hands-on perceptive. Before the pandemic, over 2,000 students had visited the courthouse through this program.
Reger also served as co-chair of the Wood County Bicentennial celebration, helping organize several of the events that occurred throughout the county.
“I look forward to continuing my service to the citizens of Wood County and upholding the rule of law,” he said.
Reger lives in Bowling Green with his wife, Heidi, and two children.
