Career
Since August 31, 2015 he has been mayor of Heerlen. From May 1, 2011 till summer 2015 he was mayor of the Limburg municipality Beek.
Since August 31, 2015 he has been mayor of Heerlen. From May 1, 2011 till summer 2015 he was mayor of the Limburg municipality Beek.
Previously he was a member of the city council of Kerkrade from 1998 to 2006 and an alderman of the same municipality from 2006 till May 1, 2011.