Murray, 54, joined Meijer as president in 2006 after serving as president of Grand Valley State University from 2001 to 2006. Previously, he held a number of financial positions with the state of Michigan, completing his career there as state treasurer.

Anderson, 51, oversees all of DTE Energy's electric, gas and nuclear operations, encompassed in its two main operating subsidiaries, Detroit Edison and MichCon, as well as all of its non- utility businesses. He has been the architect and leader of the company's strategy to develop its non-regulated businesses and its focus on cost and operational excellence in the utility businesses.

"Mark's and Gerry's extensive backgrounds will provide the board with a wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership," said Anthony F. Earley Jr., DTE Energy chairman and CEO. "As we embark on new opportunities in the energy field, we look forward to their contributions."

Murray, an East Grand Rapids, Mich., resident, will initially serve on the board's Public Responsibility Committee. He is also a board member of Universal Forest Products Inc. Murray holds bachelor's and master's degrees in economics, and industrial and labor relations, respectively, from Michigan State University.

An Ann Arbor, Mich., resident, Anderson earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He also earned a master of business administration degree and a master of public policy degree from the University of Michigan. He serves on The Henry Ford Board of Trustees.

DTE Energy is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include Detroit Edison, an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan, MichCon, a natural gas utility serving 1.2 million customers in Michigan and other non-utility, energy businesses focused on gas pipelines and storage, coal transportation, unconventional gas production and power and industrial projects. Information about DTE Energy is available at dteenergy.com.

SOURCE DTE Energy

Originally published by DTE Energy.

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