by Robin Runyan | Jun 18, 2025 | DEI, Our People, People
A Trailblazer is someone who not only opens doors, but ensures they remain open for everyone who follows. REACH is proud to recognize Trevor Lauer, vice chairman and group president, DTE Energy, with the Trailblazer Award for his commitment to advancing inclusion and...
by Kate Mitchell | Jun 16, 2025 | Empowering Detroit, Our People, Your Neighborhood
For Mark Jones, manager in Community Engagement for DTE Energy, volunteerism and giving back is a way of life. It’s always been that way – just “part of the fabric of Mark Jones” as he says – and it’s a side of himself he embraced in college when he pledged the Alpha...
by Robin Runyan | Jun 12, 2025 | Our People, People
With a remarkable 40-year career at DTE, Yvette Johnson has consistently broken barriers and paved the way for others to follow. From her early days as a meter reader to her current role as vice president of Electric Sales & Marketing, her journey is a powerful...
by Kate Mitchell | Jun 11, 2025 | Monroe, Monroe County, Monroe County, Our People, People, Progress, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
Twice a year, DTE Energy’s Monroe Power Plant team takes empowering their community to a whole new level. Since 2021, the plant has held volunteer days on the Friday before Memorial Day and the Friday before Labor Day, offering employees the opportunity to start their...
by Kate Mitchell | Jun 7, 2025 | Environment, Our People, People, Places, Planet, Uncategorized, Your Neighborhood
Sometimes, the smallest things have the biggest impact. That’s true especially in the natural world when it comes to pollinators, the backbone of plant life and numerous ecosystems. These big contributions made by everything from bees to birds, bats to beetles are...
by Robin Runyan | Jun 4, 2025 | DEI, Our People, People
Giving back and helping others thrive comes naturally for Demetrio “Doc” Dockery. They’re two of the many reasons that our REACH energy group members are honoring him as a 2025 Trailblazer. Doc was nominated for the Trailblazer Award by Andre Diaz, public improvement...
