As of February 1, Jacqueline Nijland will take office as the new director of Dienst Dommelvallei.

Jacqueline was until recently town clerk/general manager at the municipality of Gennep. From that role, she led the effort to put operations in order and took the organization through the process of thinking from the outside in and encouraging ownership.

Jacqueline will start her work for Dienst Dommelvallei on Feb. 20. Harry Meeuwsen will remain in office as interim director until March 1.