Raymond Karstens is an experienced professional in spatial development and project management, currently serving as Project Leader for Spatial Development and Economist at Gemeente Koggenland since January 2021. Prior to this role, Raymond worked at ZeemanVastgoed from July 2003 to December 2020 as Project Manager, primarily focusing on housing development projects, including transformations and expansions of shopping centers. Additional experience includes positions as a Branch Manager and Real Estate Agent at VLIEG Advies Groep, assistant real estate agent at De Verheul Groep, and building appraiser at HDS Taxaties. Raymond's foundational career began as an architectural technician at Bouwkundig Adviesbureau De Groot and included a brief service as a cannoneer in the Royal Netherlands Army. Educational qualifications encompass various specialized studies in planning, project development, and real estate, alongside a Master's Degree in Construction.