Gerard Van Zon is a legal professional with extensive experience in various legal roles within municipal organizations and environmental services. Currently serving as a jurist at DCMR Milieudienst Rijnmond since July 2024, Gerard previously held positions including Functionaris Gegevensbescherming at Whayle, jurist VTH at Gemeente Terneuzen, and multiple roles in environmental and administrative law at BAR-organisatie and several municipalities. Gerard's expertise spans areas such as legal compliance, environmental law, public administration, and the development and oversight of legal regulations. Gerard holds a master's degree in Dutch Law from Tilburg University and a bachelor's degree in social work from Avans University of Applied Sciences.