DETROIT — DTE Energy announced several executive appointments, aimed at developing key leaders and accelerating DTE’s aspiration to become the best-operated energy company in the country.
“The development of strong leaders who are committed to our company, our customers and our communities is critical to DTE’s continued success,” said Jerry Norcia, president and CEO of DTE Energy. “These organizational changes bring new insights, experience and perspectives to our journey toward service excellence.”
Renee Tomina is promoted from DTE Gas vice president to senior vice president, Major Enterprise Projects. Since joining the company in 2010, Tomina has held several leadership roles across the enterprise. In her new role, Tomina will lead the project management, planning and execution of the largest projects in DTE’s $3 billion annual capital investment portfolio. Key initiatives span power generation, including the construction of DTE’s new combined-cycle and renewable energy projects, distribution and the DTE Gas infrastructure upgrade program.
Tomina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University and a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering from Oakland University.
Cedric Flowers, director of Gas Platform Major Enterprise Projects, is promoted to vice president of DTE Gas, replacing Renee Tomina. Since joining DTE in 2019, Flowers has helped manage significant projects, including the successful completion of phase one of the $31 million Northern Michigan Reinvestment Project, the largest project in recent DTE Gas history. Flowers has extensive background in engineering, operations and business leadership in both publicly traded and privately backed energy companies.
Flowers holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Christian Brothers University and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the Florida Institute of Technology. He serves as a member of Oakland University’s School of Engineering Advisory Board.
Marco Bruzzano, vice president of Corporate Strategy, is promoted to senior vice president, Corporate Strategy and Regulatory Affairs. Bruzzano is focused on evaluating growth opportunities and generating growth for the company, along with working across DTE’s executive team to shape company strategy. In leading Regulatory Affairs, Bruzzano will also be responsible for developing and managing DTE Gas and DTE Electric’s regulatory initiatives before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). Bruzzano has been in the energy industry for more than 30 years and with DTE since 2008. Bruzzano replaces Camilo Serna.
Bruzzano earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Duke University. He also holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, both in Mechanical Engineering, from the Georgia Institute of Technology. In 2018, Bruzzano was nominated by Gov. Rick Snyder to serve on the Michigan
