Career
From 8 March till 29 June 2006 he was parliamentary group leader. He focused on matters of public administration, administrative law and the Dutch defense. He is the King"s Commissioner of Utrecht since 15 September 2013.
He served in an acting capacity until 1 January 2015.
Between October 2012 and 15 September 2013 he was acting mayor of Bernheze, he served until his appointment as King"s Commissioner of Utrecht.