Jim Leemans has experience in spatial development and planning, currently working as a Medewerker Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling at Gemeente Hilvarenbeek since November 2020, where responsibilities include handling principle requests and guiding zoning plan procedures to completion. Prior roles include Planoloog at Ordito BV, and various positions at Euroscoop and TBV Wonen, where Jim conducted research on neighborhood redesign through community participation. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Ruimtelijke ordening & Planologie from Breda University of Applied Sciences, alongside earlier studies at NHTV internationaal hoger onderwijs Breda and Mill-Hillcollege Goirle.