Bram Thijssen has extensive experience in policy development and project management within local government. Currently serving as Beleidsmedewerker Omgevingsontwikkeling at Gemeente Peel en Maas since April 2020, Bram Thijssen previously worked at Gemeente Nederweert from July 2003 to April 2020 as a Bedrijfscontactfunctionaris and Beleidsmedewerker economie. Additionally, Bram held the role of Beleidsmedewerker overseeing public green spaces, waste management, play areas, and cemeteries within the Openbare Ruimte and Sportaccommodaties department. Earlier experience includes working as a Projectmedewerker at VT Kring adviesbureau, where Bram was seconded to Gemeente Oss as a work preparer and assistant area coordinator for public space. Educational background includes studies at Stoas Hogeschool Den Bosch and AOC Roermond, where Bram obtained a degree as Kaderfunctionaris natuur en landschap.