Evette Hollins is the Vice President of Customer and Community Engagement for DTE Energy. She also leads teams responsible for the company’s customer outreach and community engagement strategies, advances high-impact community transformation efforts, employee volunteerism, and philanthropic support through the DTE Energy Foundation, which provides more than $14 million in annual grant support.
Beyond her external engagement responsibilities, Hollins oversees all aspects of customer billing and financial operations, balancing revenue stewardship with customer well-being by modernizing billing and payment practices while connecting vulnerable customers to more than $125M in energy assistance annually.
As the youngest executive to be named a corporate officer at DTE, Hollins has been recognized by Crain’s Detroit “20 in their 20’s” and “40 Under 40”, as well as Michigan Chronicle’s “Woman of Excellence” and “40 under 40.” She currently sits on the board of the Belle Isle Conservancy and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
Hollins joined DTE in 2015 and has held several roles focused on enhancing customers’ experience. Her previous experience spans across the telecommunications, financial services, and economic development sectors.
Hollins earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.