DTE Energy Elevates Renee Tomina to Lead 1.4M-Customer Gas Utility
DTE•Renee Tomina, senior vice president of project management, will become president and chief operating officer of DTE Gas on June 29, succeeding Robert Richard, who is retiring after a 40-year career. She will oversee a 1.4-million-customer gas utility and manage replacement of over 4,000 miles of pipeline.
1. Leadership Transition
Renee Tomina will assume the role of president and chief operating officer of DTE Gas on June 29, succeeding Robert Richard upon his retirement after a 40-year career with DTE. The move strengthens leadership continuity as DTE prepares for its next phase of gas utility operations.
2. Operational Scope
Tomina will oversee the company’s natural gas utility serving 1.4 million homes and businesses across Michigan, directing ongoing projects to update and replace over 4,000 miles of pipeline and infrastructure to enhance reliability and safety.
3. Professional Background
Since joining DTE in 2010, Tomina has held increasing leadership roles in project management, gas operations, customer service and electric operations; she holds degrees in electrical and systems engineering and has led major enterprise initiatives.
