David Arnold has been named a member of the Ottawa Hills Board of Education.
Mr. Arnold replaces Peggy Herman, who resigned from the board.
He will be sworn in as a member during a board meeting Thursday.
A graduate of the University of Michigan school of law, Mr. Arnold is a member of the Toledo-area law firm Robison, Curphey & O'Connell and is a member of the boards of many organizations, including Rescue Mental Health Services.
Mr. Arnold was among nine applicants for the post.
His appointment expires in December, 2013.