by Kate Mitchell | Jul 1, 2025 | Monroe, Monroe County, Monroe County, Our People, Places, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
It takes something special to turn a tragic moment in history into an educational experience, but that’s exactly what the dedicated team at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park did with the unveiling of their new education and visitor center in Monroe. The...
by Kate Mitchell | Jul 1, 2025 | Energizing Youth, Our People, People, Progress, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
Summer break is a chance for students to relax and unwind from a year of learning, but the time away from school can mean a chance for students to backslide and lose vital skills like reading. That’s why the city of Walker and Mayor Gary Carey started Mayor Carey’s...
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...