DTE ENERGY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, Customer Service Operations
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Managing Partner of Michigan Capital Partners
Mr. McClure serves as Managing Partner of Michigan Capital Partners, a private equity firm he co-founded in 2014 that invests in Tier 2 and 3 global automotive and transportation suppliers with a manufacturing presence or headquarters in Michigan. Prior to that, Mr. McClure served as the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of Meritor, Inc., a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets from 2004 through May 2013. Prior to this position, he served as CEO, president and a member of the board of Federal-Mogul Corp. He joined Federal-Mogul in 2001 as president, COO and a member of the board. He also served as president, CEO and a member of the board of Detroit Diesel. He joined Detroit Diesel in 1997 after 14 years in a variety of management positions with Johnson Controls, including vice president and managing director of the company's European and South African operations and later became President of the company's Americas region. He has also previously held management positions at Hoover Universal and Ford as a heavy-duty truck sales engineer and field service engineer. From 1975 to 1979, he served as an officer on a U.S. Navy destroyer. Mr. McClure holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Cornell University and a M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. In addition to his service on the Company's Board of Directors, he is a director of Penske Corporation, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce and Invest Detroit, a trustee of Henry Ford Health Systems and a member of Business Leaders for Michigan. He is a past director of R.L. Polk and Company, General Cable, Remy International, the National Association of Manufacturers and the Business Roundtable.
Mr. McClure's qualifications to sit on our Board include his experience as CEO, president and director of several major domestic and international corporations and his strong, broad knowledge of business and industry, together with his proven leadership skills and financial expertise. He also has experience as a director of other publicly traded corporations.
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- Vice President, Renewable Energy
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Finance, Organization & Compensation and Public Policy and Responsibility Committees
- Non - Executive Chairman of Domino
Mr. Brandon serves as Non-executive Chairman of Domino's. Prior to that, he served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Toys "R" Us inc. and as the Athletic Director of the University of Michigan from 2010 until 2014. From 1999 until 2010, he was the chairman and CEO of Domino's Pizza, Inc., a pizza delivery company. From 1989 to 1998, he served as president and CEO of Valassis Communications, Inc., a marketing and sales promotion firm, and was Chairman of the Board there from 1997 to 1998. Mr. Brandon received a B.A. in communications from the University of Michigan. In addition to his service on the Company's Board of Directors, he is a director of Domino's Pizza, Inc. and Herman Miller, Inc. He has previously served as a director of several corporations, including Kaydon Corporation, The TJX Companies, Northwest Airlines Corporation and Burger King Holdings, Inc. He has also served an 8-year term on the University of Michigan board of regents and as Chairman of the Board of Business Leaders for Michigan.
Mr. Brandon's qualifications to sit on our Board include his experience as a chief executive officer and extensive executive experience in marketing and sales, and strong skill sets in corporate finance, corporate governance and strategic planning, executive compensation, and community relations. He also has experience serving as a director of several other publicly traded corporations.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- President of Morehouse College
Dr. Thomas is currently the President of Morehouse College and has served in that position since 2018. He served as the dean and William R. Berkley Professor of Business Administration at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business from 2011-2016. Previously he was the H. Naylor Fitzhugh Professor of Business Administration and chair of the Organizational Behavior Unit at the Harvard Business School. He joined the Harvard faculty in 1990 and retired in 2011.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Senior Vice President
David Ruud is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for DTE Energy. Ruud is responsible for the company's finances.
Ruud joined DTE in 2005 and has served in several senior leadership roles across the organization, accumulating deep experience across DTE's various businesses. He brings a strong combination of financial, strategic, operational and engineering experience to the role of CFO.
Prior to his current position, David Ruud was Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development of DTE Energy. In this role, Ruud worked with DTE's executive team to shape company strategy and drive key strategic initiatives. Focused on identifying trends and themes in the industry, Ruud was instrumental in evaluating and pursuing value-enhancing growth opportunities and overseeing the company's long-term planning.
Upon joining the company, Ruud led the Power & Industrial business, and was responsible for DTE's cost reduction initiative and continuous improvement program.
Prior to joining DTE Energy, Ruud was vice president and partner at L.E.K. Consulting, an international consulting firm focused on delivering results for clients in the areas of strategy, mergers & acquisition, and value management. While at L.E.K., Ruud led the North American Energy practice where he directed consulting engagements involving corporate and financial strategy, growth options, and performance improvement opportunities for energy clients.
Ruud earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from Penn State University and an MBA with distinction from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He is the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Ann Arbor SPARK and is on the Board of Directors for American Iron and Steel Institute.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Member of the HR Policy Association
- Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Diane M. Antishin is vice president of Human Resources and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for DTE Energy. Antishin is responsible for the design, development, and execution of enterprise-wide strategy for workforce planning and development, talent acquisition, talent and succession planning, executive and employee compensation and benefits, health and wellness, and labor and employee relations. In addition, she oversees the company's diversity and inclusion strategy, cultivating a work and learning environment that encourages, supports, and values the multicultural mosaic of DTE's workforce, customers, business partners, suppliers, and communities. She also leads the employment and education pillar of the company's force for growth strategies, driving economic growth and prosperity in the regions it serves.
Prior to joining DTE Energy, Antishin was the director of labor relations at American Axle & Engineering, Inc., also holding leadership roles in operations and manufacturing. In all, her career as a human resources professional spans over 25 years in the utility and automotive industries.
Antishin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Master of Business degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Wayne State University. She has also attended the Ross School of Business Executive Education program at the University of Michigan and is a graduate of Leadership Oakland.
Antishin is a member of the HR Policy Association, serving on the labor relations advisory and employment rights committees, and is a member of the board of governors for the American Health Policy Institute. She also serves on the Conference Board Council of U.S. D&I Executives and the board of directors for the American Society of Employers, the Haven-Oakland Foundation, and the board of visitors for the Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business. She draws inspiration from her favorite quote: "We see the world not as it is, but as we are."
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Finance, and Organization & Compensation Committees
- President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross
Ms. McGovern is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross and has served in that position since 2008. From 2002 to 2008, she was a Professor at Harvard Business School. Ms. McGovern also served as President of Fidelity Personal Investments, a unit of Fidelity Investments, from 1998 to 2002 and Executive Vice President of Consumer Markets, a division of AT&T, from 1997 to 1998. She received her B.A. in quantitative sciences from Johns Hopkins University and her M.B.A. from Columbia University. In addition to her service on the Company's Board of Directors, Ms. McGovern is a trustee of Johns Hopkins Medicine Board and a director of The Weather Company and PayPal Holdings, Inc. She also served as a director of Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. until 2010.
Ms. McGovern's qualifications to sit on our Board include her experience as a chief executive officer and extensive executive experience in marketing and sales, customer relations, corporate finance, strategic planning and government relations and knowledge of regulatory matters. She also has served as a director of other publicly traded corporations and a trustee of a major research university.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Chairman of Huntington Bank
Mr. Torgow is Chairman of Huntington Bank and a director of Huntington Bancshares, Inc., a top 25 U.S. bank holding company. Before joining Huntington, he was Executive Chairman of TCF Financial Corporation prior to its June 2021 merger with Huntington and previously Chairman of Talmer Bancorp, Inc. He serves on the board of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Detroit Regional Partnership. Mr. Torgow is also on the Executive Board of Business Leaders of Michigan and Director at Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Mr. Torgow received a graduate degree from Wayne State University Law School and is a member in good standing of the Michigan Bar Association. In addition to his service on the Company's Board of Directors, he is founder and chairman of the Sterling Group, a Michigan-based real estate, development and investment company. He has also served as a volunteer on numerous civic and communal boards, including the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, serving as chair of both.
Mr. Vandenberghe's qualifications to sit on our Board include his experience as a leader of major organizations and managing capital-intensive industries. As a former chief financial officer, he has broad experience with public and financial accounting for complex organizations and corporate finance. He also has strong skills in corporate governance and strategic planning and corporate development and has experience serving as a director of other publicly traded corporations.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Retired Vice Chairman
Mr. Vandenberghe is the retired Vice Chairman and a former director of Lear Corporation, an automotive supplier, and held this position from 1998 to 2008. Lear Corporation reorganized under Federal bankruptcy laws in 2009 after his retirement from that company. Mr. Vandenberghe also held various positions at Lear Corporation from 1988 to 1998, including President and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. He received his B.A. in business administration from Western Michigan University and his M.A. from Wayne State University. Mr. Vandenberghe formerly served as a director of Federal-Mogul Corporation. He serves as a director or trustee of many community and professional organizations.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chairman of the Executive Committee
- Chief Executive Officer
- Leader
- Member of the Board of Directors
Mr. Norcia's qualifications to sit on our Board include his significant number of years of experience in the energy industry, including three years as our President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Norcia also has extensive experience in strategic planning, engineering and operations, corporate/business development, government relations and regulatory matters.
Jerry Norcia's full biography can be found here.
Jerry Norcia is the chief executive officer of DTE Energy. He also is chairman of the company's board of directors.
Prior to being named CEO in 2019, Norcia served as president and chief operating officer of DTE, responsible for strategic oversight and operations of the electric and gas utilities and the two large non-utility businesses. He has also served as president of DTE Gas and DTE Electric. Norcia joined the company in 2002 as president of the Gas Storage and Pipelines business.
Prior to joining DTE, Norcia was vice president of business development for Union Gas. He has more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry, where he worked in executive leadership roles, business development, engineering and operations.
Norcia earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Windsor.
Norcia is a leader in the communities he serves. He co-chairs the United Way Campaign Cabinet and is a member of the board of trustees of The Skillman Foundation, dedicated to the well-being and prosperity of children in Detroit. Norcia also serves on the boards of Business Leaders for Michigan, the Detroit Regional Partnership and the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
As a board member of the American Gas Association, Edison Electric Institute, Nuclear Energy Institute and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Norcia helps to shape the future of the energy industry.
JoAnn Chavez - Chief Legal Officer, SVP
Job Titles:
- Chief Legal Officer
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Senior Vice President
JoAnn Chávez is senior vice president and chief legal officer for DTE Energy. Chávez has responsibility for the management and strategic direction of DTE's office of the general counsel and advises DTE's board of directors and senior management on legal and related matters. Chávez also has responsibility for the oversight of ethics and compliance, corporate security, corporate emergency management, and tax.
Job Titles:
- General Auditor
- Vice President
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- Manager - Investor Relations
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- President and Chief Operating Officer of DTE Gas
- Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Detroit Area Pre - College Engineering Program
Joi Harris is president and chief operating officer of DTE Gas, DTE Energy's natural gas utility which provides service to 1.3 million homes and businesses in Michigan. Harris is responsible for all utility gas operations, including gas sales and distribution and storage services.
Harris' career with DTE Energy spans 30 years. Prior to her current role, Harris was senior vice president of Major Enterprise Projects where she was responsible for leading the project management, planning and execution of the company's largest initiatives, including the construction of DTE's renewable energy projects, and projects in Power Generation, Distribution, Nuclear and Gas Midstream platforms. Harris joined DTE Gas (formerly Michigan Consolidated Gas Company) in 1991. She has served in leadership positions in a number of areas including distribution field operations, system control and transmission operations.
Harris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Business Administration degree from Wayne State University.
Harris serves as vice president of the board of directors for the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP). She is a member of the Wayne State University's College of Engineering Board of Visitors and Industrial Engineering Advisory Board. Harris was chosen by the Michigan Chronicle as one of the "Women of Excellence," recognized by "Who's Who in Black Detroit," and honored at the 2016 Women of Color STEM Conference for her career achievements.
Job Titles:
- Chief of Staff
- Corporate Secretary
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Vice President
- Executive Sponsor
Lisa A. Muschong is vice president, corporate secretary and chief of staff for DTE Energy. Muschong is responsible for corporate governance issues, corporate policies and practices, shareholder relationships and Board of Directors matters.
Muschong joined DTE Energy in 1991. Prior to her current position, Muschong was director of Investor Relations where she was responsible for communicating DTE Energy's business, financial and operating strategies to industry analysts and investors. Muschong previously served as manager of the Corporate Budget, Forecast and Reporting group under the Controller Organization. In this capacity, Muschong coordinated the development of the enterprise annual budget data and prepared consolidated financial and operating data for DTE Energy's senior management. Muschong has held positions of increasing responsibility in various Controller groups. Prior to the Corporate Budget, Forecast and Reporting group, Muschong managed both the Corporate Support and Energy Resources Consolidation groups within the Controller Organization.
Muschong earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from Michigan State University and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Walsh College.
Muschong is the executive sponsor of DTE Energy's Women of DTE, an employee resource group that fosters employee growth and development through networking, community service and informal support groups. In addition, Muschong serves on the board of directors and chairs the Board Development Committee for Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit. In February 2017, she was elected an officer of the Detroit Economic Club. From 1997 to 2006, she served on the board of directors for the Detroit Edison Credit Union.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Regulatory Affairs
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice Chairman of Meijer, Inc
Mr. Murray has served as Vice Chairman of Meijer, Inc., a regional retail chain, since 2013. From 2013 until February 2016, he also served as Co-CEO. Prior to that, he served as the President of Meijer from 2006 to 2013. From 2001 to 2006, he was the President of Grand Valley State University. He also served as Treasurer for the State of Michigan from 1999 to 2001 and Vice President of Finance and Administration for Michigan State University from 1998 to 1999. Mr. Murray received his B.S. in economics and his M.S. in labor and industrial relations from Michigan State University. In addition to his service on the Company's Board of Directors, he is a director of Universal Forest Products, Incorporated and a director or trustee of many community and professional organizations.
Job Titles:
- Chief Accounting Officer
- Controller
- Vice President
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- President DTE Vantage and Energy Trading
- President of DTE Vantage
Mark Stiers is president of DTE Vantage (NYSE: DTE) , a leading developer of energy-related businesses in North America. Stiers manages the company's day-to-day activities and its strategic planning, business development, financial management and general administration.
He also holds the position of president of DTE Energy Trading, where he is responsible for overseeing the growth of the non-regulated subsidiary of DTE which markets and trades electricity, natural gas and environmental products.
Stiers joined DTE Energy in 2006, and most recently served as president and chief operating officer of DTE Gas. He previously held the role of vice president, Gas Sales and Supply for DTE Gas. Prior to joining DTE, Stiers spent time leading other sales and marketing companies in delivering wholesale and retail energy products and services in Michigan, New York, Illinois, Ohio and the Northeast.
Stiers earned a Master of Business Administration and an Honors Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Board Member of the Michigan Manufacturing Association
- Executive Vice President of Distribution Operations
Matt Paul is executive vice president of Distribution Operations for DTE Energy. Paul is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's electrical system, including system and reliability planning, new customer connections, electrical engineering, construction, tree trimming and emergency responsiveness. He is leading the company's multi-year plan to upgrade the energy grid to improve the quality of power our customers receive, positively impact Michigan's economy, and prepare communities for the future with safe, reliable and affordable energy.
Paul's career with DTE Energy spans 20 years. Prior to his current role, he served as president and chief operating officer of DTE Gas, DTE Energy's natural gas utility which provides service to 1.3 million homes and businesses in Michigan. Prior to that role, Paul was vice president, plant operations, Generation, part of DTE's electric utility operations. He has also held senior leadership positions within DTE's non-utility companies.
Paul earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Chicago.
Paul is a board member of the Michigan Manufacturing Association, Michigan Chamber and The Right Place. He is also active in the autism community. He and his wife have four sons and enjoy spending family time in northern Michigan.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Corporate Strategy
Job Titles:
- Chief Tax Officer
- Vice President
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Senior Vice President
- Board Member of the Parade Company
- Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Paula Silver is senior vice president of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs for DTE Energy.
Silver leads the strategic planning and oversight of Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and the DTE Energy Foundation. Her team's responsibilities within communications include advertising, sponsorships, brand management, digital communications, media relations, internal communications, marketing communications and operational communications for the gas, electric, nuclear and non-utility businesses. Her team's responsibilities within Public Affairs include community engagement, retiree outreach, neighborhoods work, the annual United Way campaign, volunteerism, and philanthropic support through the DTE Energy Foundation which provided more than $19 million in grant support in 2021 alone.
Silver joined DTE Energy in 2015 from Federal-Mogul Corp., where she was vice president of Communications and Investor Relations. She also served as vice president of Communications and Public Relations for Quicken Loans/Rock Ventures.
Silver earned a bachelor's degree in Communications from Wayne State University in Detroit. She has several executive certificates from the University of Michigan.
Silver is a board member of The Parade Company, Detroit Public Television (DPTV) and the American Heart Association. She also sits on Wayne State University's Board of Volunteers for the College of Fine, Performing and Communications Arts and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer
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- Senior Vice President, Major Enterprise
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Executive Vice President of IT, Customer Service and Corporate Services
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services
Robert A. Richard is the executive vice president of IT, Customer Service and Corporate Services for DTE Energy. Richard is responsible for overseeing the Customer Service organization, the development of enterprise standards and technology architecture and the strategic management of the company's procurement, supplier performance management, warehousing, fleet, facilities and real estate organizations.
Richard has been with DTE Energy since 2003. Prior to his current role, Richard was senior vice president of Major Enterprise Projects and Customer Service where he was responsible for overseeing the Customer Service organization, along with the company's major projects in Power Generation, Distribution, Renewable, Gas Distribution and Midstream platforms.
Prior to joining DTE Energy, Richard was vice president of operations and process improvement at Bethlehem Steel. This role was responsible for sales, marketing and operations of the eastern division. Previously, he spent 13 years at General Electric where he served in a variety of leadership roles. Richard was senior executive for GE LEXAN Americas Manufacturing and responsible for Phenolics, BPA, SAN, Chlorine and Polycarbonate extrusion.
Richard earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University. At Ohio State, his graduate work was in coal technologies, which included liquefaction, gasification and the microbial desulfurization of coal. Richard is a graduate of the Nuclear Reactor Technology course of MIT and he is a certified Master Black Belt from GE and the Six Sigma Academy. He received the Whitney Award for technical achievement at GE. Richard is a member of the Engineering Advisory Boards for Central Michigan University and Oakland University.
Richard is a member of the board of directors of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS). He is the Vice President of board of directors for the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD). Richard is a lifetime member of the National Eagle Scout Association.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Finance, Nuclear Review Committee, Organization & Compensation
- Member of the Board of Directors of Cloud Peak Energy Inc
For more than a decade, Robert Skaggs served as chief executive for both the Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc. and NiSource Inc., a Fortune 500 energy holding company engaged in natural gas and electric utilities and the gas storage and pipeline business. He has held numerous leadership positions throughout his 35-year career.
Prior to CPG's separation from NiSource Inc. in July 2015, Skaggs had served as CEO of NiSource since 2005 and President since 2004. Prior to October 2004, Skaggs was Executive Vice President, Regulated Revenue for NiSource, responsible for developing regulatory strategies and leading external relations across all of the corporation's energy distribution markets as well as its extensive interstate pipeline system. He also led regulated commercial activities, including large customer and marketer relations and energy supply services, as well as federal governmental relations.
Skaggs joined the law department of Columbia Gas Transmission in 1981 and served in various management positions until he became President of Columbia Gas of Ohio and Columbia Gas of Kentucky in 1996. Effective with the November 2000 merger of NiSource and Columbia Energy Group, he added the responsibilities of President of Bay State Gas and Northern Utilities. In December 2001, his role was further expanded to include the duties of President and CEO of the Columbia companies in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland. He was promoted to Executive Vice President, Regulated Revenue, for NiSource in October 2003.
Skaggs is a member of the board of directors of Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE: CLD) and Team, Inc. (NYSE: TISI) Previously, Skaggs served on the boards of NiSource, Inc., Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc., and Columbia Pipeline Partners, LP. He also is past chairman of the American Gas Association's board of directors and has served in leadership roles for a variety of charitable, community and civic efforts.
Skaggs earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Davidson College, a law degree from West Virginia University and a master's degree in business administration from Tulane University.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Finance, Nuclear Review Committee, Organization & Compensation
Dr. Shaw is retired from Duke Energy, an energy company. During her career at Duke Energy, she held various positions, including Executive Advisor from 2007 to 2009. From 2006 to 2007, she served as Group Executive for Public Policy and President of Duke Nuclear. She also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Duke Power Company from 2003 to 2006, and previously served as Chief Administrative Officer. Dr. Shaw received her B.A. and M.A. from East Carolina University and her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to her service on the Company's Board of Directors, she is a director of The Dow Chemical Company and SPX Corporation. She is a director or trustee of many community and professional organizations. Dr. Shaw is a previous board member of the Nuclear Energy Institute and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations. She served as a director of Wachovia Corporation until 2008 and has prior service on two other corporate boards.
Dr. Shaw's qualifications to sit on our Board include her experience as a chief executive officer and her 15 years of experience in the energy and nuclear businesses and managing capital-intensive industries. She has broad knowledge of regulatory matters and strong skills in public policy, corporate communications, corporate governance, executive compensation and corporate finance. She also has experience serving as a director of other publicly traded corporations.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Environmental Management & Safety
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- Chief Information Officer
- Vice President
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- Chief Operating Officer
- Member of the Executive Committee
- President
Trevor F. Lauer is president and chief operating officer for DTE Electric, an electric utility serving 2.3 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and a subsidiary of DTE Energy.
Lauer joined DTE Energy in 2005. Prior to his current position, Lauer was senior vice president of distribution operations. Prior to joining DTE Energy, Lauer was executive vice president at Pittsburgh-based Strategic Energy LLC, a nationwide energy supplier. He also worked in a variety of leadership and general management positions at Honeywell, Inc. in the Washington, D.C. area.
Lauer earned a bachelor of science degree in mineral economics from Pennsylvania State University and a master of business administration degree from the University of Maryland. He is a 2006 graduate of Leadership Michigan. In 2019, Lauer completed the MIT Nuclear Reactor Technology Course.
Lauer is active in the community and serves on several boards. He is a member of the Executive Committee for the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce and a trustee for the Cranbrook Educational Community and the board chair of the Cranbrook Institute of Science. He is also a board member for the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit and Ann Arbor SPARK.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- the Assurance Services Managing Partner for Ernst & Young LLP
Ms. Williams served as the Assurance Services Managing Partner for Ernst & Young LLP's Southwest Region from 1981 until 2016. Ms. Williams has more than 35 years of audit and public accounting experience, serving numerous global and multi-location companies, primarily in the energy and technology sectors. She has held several senior leadership positions at Ernst & Young, including serving as a national office partner in Ernst & Young LLP's Professional Practice Group located in Houston, where she was responsible for technical consultation, assistance and guidance on complex accounting and reporting issues. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas and a master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors