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Anthony F. Earley, Jr. has been chairman of the board and chief executive officer since 1998 and was also DTE Energy’s president and chief operating officer from 1994 – 2004. He joined the company in 1994, and that same year was elected to the board.

Fred L. Shusterich has more than 28 years of experience in material handling systems design and engineering, coal and dry bulk product transportation, marketing and business development. As president, Mr. Shusterich oversees the operation of the company as well as the operation of its Superior Midwest Energy Terminal. Mr. Shusterich also focuses on the supply of transportation and coal-related services to Detroit Edison as well as to third-party utility and industrial customers in the Great Lakes basin. Mr. Shusterich joined the company in 1986 as assistant general manager after nine years in a succession of engineering management positions with Ispat-Inland Steel Mining Company. Mr. Shusterich earned a masters degree in business administration and a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and environmental science from the University of Minnesota. Mr. Shusterich has also completed training in quality assurance management at the University of Manitoba. Mr. Shusterich has published technical papers on a variety of topics related to the transportation and export of western coal and on the production of iron ore pellets. Professional affiliations include, among others, The American Society for Quality Control, the American Society of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, and the Montana Coal Council.

Gerard M. Anderson. has been the president and chief operating officer of DTE Energy Company since 2005. He also served as the president from 2004 through 2005 and Executive Vice President from 1997 through 2004. He joined the company in 1993. Anderson was elected to the board in 2009.

Mark Cousino, 44, is president of DTE Biomass Energy, Inc., a subsidiary of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. DTE Biomass Energy develops, owns and operates landfill gas recovery systems throughout the United States. Cousino leads a team of 68 employees and contractors and is responsible for managing over $55 million in assets safely, reliably and profitably. Cousino joined DTE Energy when MCN Energy merged with the company in 2001. Prior to his current role, he held several positions within DTE Energy Services, a DTE Energy subsidiary that develops, owns, builds and operates energy projects for industrial, commercial and institutional customers and power generation facilities. Along with serving as director of business development, Cousino also oversaw the day-to-day operations of the company’s successful Section 29 synthetic fuel business unit. Cousino was previously employed with Conoco Inc. for 10 years where he held both domestic and overseas engineering, operations and business development assignments. Cousino graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Mark Cousino President, DTE Biomass Energy, Inc.

Steven H. Prelipp, 42, is president of DTE Gas Resources, a non-utility subsidiary of DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE). DTE Energy is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. DTE Gas Resources evaluates, acquires and develops unconventional natural gas properties outside of Michigan, primarily in the Barnett Shale, located in the Fort Worth Basin of Texas. Prelipp previously served as vice president for DTE Gas Resources and was instrumental in the company’s entrance into the Barnett Shale in 2004 and a $260 million divestiture of a portion of the company’s assets in 2008. The company currently has accumulated more than 80,000 acres, developed more than 175 Bcf of proven reserves and has established itself among the top producers in the Fort Worth Basin. Prior to joining DTE Energy in 2001, Prelipp held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility within the energy industry in oil and gas exploration and production, corporate development, gas marketing and power development. Prelipp earned a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University and has accomplished various other coursework in business administration, tax, and engineering. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Steven Mabry, 45, is president of DTE Energy Trading, a non-utility subsidiary of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. He is responsible for overseeing the growth of the subsidiary, which markets and trades electricity and natural gas. Prior to joining DTE Energy, Mabry held various leadership positions, including chief commercial officer at Reliant Energy Europe in the Netherlands. He previously worked for Reliant Energy in Houston where his responsibilities included structure and pricing, as well as natural gas trading. Prior to joining Reliant Energy, Mabry worked in corporate finance and marketing for Phillips Petroleum. Mabry earned a bachelor of science degree in physics from Henderson State University in Arkansas and a master of business administration degree from The University of Texas at Austin.

David E. Meador, 52, is executive vice president and chief financial officer of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Meador is responsible for investor relations, treasury, business taxes and financial forecasting, accounting and corporate services for DTE Energy. Additionally, he oversees the supply chain management facilities, fleet and warehousing functions. Meador joined DTE Energy in 1997 as vice president and controller. In May 2001, the board of directors elected Meador to his current position. In addition to controller, Meador served as senior vice president and treasurer. Prior to joining DTE Energy, he served in a variety of financial and accounting positions at Chrysler Corp. for 14 years, and was an auditor with Coopers & Lybrand. Meador earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master of business administration degree from Wayne State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the MACPA, AICPA, FEI and CFO Executive Board. Meador was named 2008 CFO of the Year for Large Public Companies by Crain’s Detroit Business. Active in leadership development, Meador was DTE Energy’s representative as a founding member of the Society of Organizational Learning based in Cambridge, Mass. led by Peter Senge. Meador serves on the board of directors of Landauer, Inc., The Detroit Institute of Arts, the Center for Autism, and the Hudson-Webber Foundation. He also serves on the Investment Committee of the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 David E. Meador Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer DTE Energy

JoAnn Chavez, 44, is vice president and chief tax officer at DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energyrelated businesses and services nationwide. She is responsible for overseeing the tax function that includes federal, state and local income and property taxes. Prior to joining DTE Energy, Chavez was director of taxation at Atlas Oil Co. in Detroit, where she was responsible for income, excise and sales tax compliance for the company that has nearly $1 billion in sales. Prior to that position, Chavez served as a tax partner in KPMG LLP’s Detroit Business Unit serving large multinational clients. Chavez earned a bachelor of business administration degree and a juris doctorate degree from the University of Notre Dame. Chavez is a board member of the Detroit Urban League, she also serves on the advisory board for the Law School at the University of Notre Dame and as Chair of Women Build, Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley.

Lynne Ellyn is the senior vice president and chief information officer at DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Ellyn leads an organization of approximately 800 people who provide information technology strategy, development and operations for all of the DTE Energy companies. Ellyn has an undergraduate degree from Oakland University and an executive M.B.A. from Michigan State University. Ellyn is a member of the IBM Board of Advisors. She serves on the boards of the Henry Ford Health System Foundation, the Henry Ford Health System Quality Committee, and the DTE Energy Charitable Foundation. She is also a fellow of the Cutter Business Technology Council, and writes a monthly opinion article for the Cutter Business Technology Trends and Impacts Journal. In 2002, Crain’s Detroit Business named Ellyn as one of the 100 Most Influential Women Business Leaders in the metropolitan Detroit area. In 2003 the Association for Women in Computing named Ellyn as one of the Top Michigan Women in Computing. In August 2004, CORP! magazine named Ellyn as one of Michigan’s Top Business Women. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Lynne Ellyn Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer DTE Energy

Peter B. Oleksiak, 43, is vice president and controller at DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Oleksiak is responsible for the company’s financial controls and accounting. Oleksiak joined DTE Energy in 1998 and has worked in a number of increasingly responsible financial positions until becoming assistant controller early in 2005. Prior to DTE Energy, Oleksiak held a variety of financial analyst and supervisory positions at Chrysler Corp. Oleksiak currently serves on the Board of Directors of Forgotten Harvest, a Michigan based food recovery non-profit organization. Oleksiak earned a bachelor of science degree in finance and business economics from Wayne State University, and a master of business administration degree from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Peter B. Oleksiak Vice President and Controller DTE Energy

David Ruud is Executive Vice President of DTE Energy Resources and President of DTE Energy Services. Ruud also oversees DTE Coal Services and DTE Biomass Energy. DTE Energy Services develops, acquires, builds, owns and operates energy projects in North America. Its portfolio comprises a wide array of energy projects for industrial, commercial and institutional customers, including coke production facilities and pulverized coal systems for the steel industry, on-site energy systems for industries including pulp, paper and automotive, and electric power generation facilities. It is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is a subsidiary of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Ruud manages the company’s day-to-day activities and its strategic planning, business development, financial management, and general administration. Prior to his current position, Ruud was vice president of Enterprise Performance Management DTE Energy where he was responsible for driving overall performance improvement efforts. Prior to joining DTE Energy, Ruud was vice-president and partner at L.E.K. Consulting, an international consulting firm focused on delivering results for clients in the areas of strategy, mergers & acquisition, and value management. While at L.E.K., Ruud led the North American Energy practice where he directed consulting engagements involving corporate and financial strategy, growth options, and performance improvement opportunities for energy clients. Prior to joining L.E.K., he was a program manager for Honeywell International and in business development leadership positions for a southwestern energy company. Ruud earned an MBA with distinction from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and his B.A. in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University.

Jerry Norcia, 46, is president and chief operating officer of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon), one of three major business units of DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Norcia is responsible for all utility gas operations, and non-utility gas pipelines, processing and storage activities. Norcia joined DTE Energy in 2002 as President of DTE Gas Storage, Pipelines and Processing, a non-utility wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy. Most recently, Norcia served as executive vice president of MichCon. Prior to joining DTE, Norcia was vice president of business development for Union Gas. He has over 20 years experience in the energy industry, where he has worked in business development, engineering, and operations at Union Gas, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, and St. Clair Pipelines. Norcia earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Windsor. He serves on the boards of the American Gas Association, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) and Oakwood Hospital, Inc. He also serves on the finance committee board of United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM). DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Jerry Norcia President and Chief Operating Officer Michigan Consolidated Gas Company

Bruce Peterson, 52, is senior vice president and general counsel for DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Peterson has overall responsibility for the management and direction of the legal affairs of DTE Energy, as well as its regulated utilities, Detroit Edison and MichCon, and its non-regulated companies. Prior to joining DTE Energy in 2002, Peterson was a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Hunton & Williams, a national law firm specializing in energy industry matters. Peterson spent 14 years with the firm focusing on energy and infrastructure project finance transactions, acquisitions and divestitures, and related contract structuring and regulatory matters. He also served as administrative partner for the firm’s project finance, development and leasing team. Previously, he was a Foreign Service Officer of the U.S. Department of State for six years. Peterson earned a bachelor of arts degree from North Park College and a juris doctor degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School. He completed the Nuclear Reactor Technology Course for Utility Executives at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Peterson is a member of the Board of Directors of the DTE Energy Foundation and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cranbrook Educational Community and a member of the Board of Governors of Cranbrook Institute of Science. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School. He is also a member of the Corporate Counsel Committee of the United Way for Southeastern Michigan and the Legal Committees of the Edison Electric Institute and the American Gas Association. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Bruce D. Peterson Senior Vice President and General Counsel DTE Energy

Harold Gardner, 62, is senior vice president and assistant to the chairman for DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Gardner serves as the company’s Ethics Officer and the ombudsman for employee-related issues. He also is responsible for a broad range of assignments related to the company’s commitment to the community on behalf of DTE Energy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Anthony F. Earley, Jr. Gardner previously served as senior vice president of gas operations for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon), one of three major business units of DTE Energy, where he was responsible for managing the company’s gas supply as well as operation of the transmission, distribution and gas storage systems. Prior to that, Gardner served as senior vice president of corporate services for DTE Energy, where he was responsible for the company’s supply chain, shared services, facilities and administration activities. Gardner also previously served as vice president of marketing, sales and regulatory affairs for MichCon. Gardner earned a bachelor of arts degree in industrial management from Michigan State

11/08 Joyce Hayes-Giles is senior vice president of customer service for Detroit Edison, an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon), a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in more than 550 communities throughout Michigan. Both companies are subsidiaries of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Hayes-Giles is responsible for providing customer service, which includes call centers, business offices, billing services, meter reading and credit and collection. Hayes-Giles previously served as vice president of corporate resources at MCN Energy Group, the former parent company of MichCon. She joined MichCon as manager of compensation in 1978. Through various director-level positions with the company, she led employees in customer relations, material management, administrative services, customer information and physical assets. Prior to joining MichCon, Hayes-Giles was employed with the Automobile Club of Michigan, Chrysler Corporation and Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. Hayes-Giles earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Knoxville College. She also earned a master of business administration degree from the University of Detroit and a law degree from Wayne State University Law School. Her professional affiliations include membership in the Detroit, State of Michigan and Wolverine bar associations; the Women’s Economic Club of Detroit; Leadership Detroit Alumni Association; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and The Links, Inc. She serves on both the local and national board of directors of the American Association of Blacks in Energy. In addition, she is actively involved in the community and has served on various boards, including past Board Chair of Marygrove College, past Board Chair of the Urban League and the NAACP-Detroit Chapter. Current boards include: the Music Hall, THAW, and the DTE Energy Foundation. She also serves on the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Nominating Committee and their Planning Committee for the annual legislative conference. Joyce currently is the Detroit School Board Vice President. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Joyce Hayes-Giles Senior Vice President, Customer Service Detroit Edison and Michigan Consolidated Gas 11/08 In 2008, Hayes-Giles was recognized by the Michigan Chronicle as one of the “Women of Excellence” awardees. In 2007, she was recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of Detroit’s Most Influential Women, and was also presented the Political Service Award from the Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee. In 2006, she was appointed by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm to the Mentor Michigan Leadership Council. She was also selected as one of the country’s Most Distinguished Black College and University Graduates by US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine. In addition, she was recognized in the Inaugural Edition of Who’s Who in Black Detroit as one of Detroit’s Most Influential Leaders. In 2005, she was awarded the Booker T. Washington’s Two Way Street Award. She has also been recognized by Corp! Magazine as one of Michigan’s “Most Powerful African- American Leaders” and in 2005 as one of Michigan’s “Extraordinary African-American Achievers.” She received the Lewis H. Latimer award from the American Association of Blacks in Energy. She was also selected for “Who’s Who Among Black Americans” and was recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of Metro Detroit’s Most Influential Black Business Leaders. In 2000, she was selected as one of the finalists in Grant Thornton’s Executive Woman of the Year award. She was chosen as an Outstanding Young Woman of America in 1981 and received a NAACP 100 Club Award. On the national level, she made Minority Business News USA’s list of “Women Who Mean Business” and Women’s Informal Networks Most Influential African American Women for 1998.

9/08 Knut A. Simonsen, 45, is an officer of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. In this position, Simonsen leads strategy, M&A and new business growth for DTE Energy, which includes DTE Energy Ventures – a clean technology investment group. Key areas of contribution to DTE Energy’s growth include defining entry strategy and expansion of DTE’s unconventional gas E&P business and subsequently completing a very successful monetization of the Antrim shale in Michigan in 2007 for $1.3 billion, while continuing to invest in the Barnett Shale in Texas. Simonsen also led the development of the original gas storage and pipeline strategy for DTE, with follow-on acquisition of Duke’s share in the Vector Pipeline. Simonsen joined DTE Energy from McKinsey & Company’s Dallas, Texas office. At McKinsey, he was a management consultant specializing in the energy industry serving leading firms among gas and electric utilities and major oil companies. Areas of primary focus were merger and acquisitions, growth and restructuring strategies, wholesale trading and performance management. Prior to McKinsey, Simonsen worked in Texaco’s Alternative Energy division based in New York. As a Project Manager at Texaco, Simonsen led power development teams in North America, Europe and Latin America. Alternative energy efforts focused on clean coal and waste gasification. Renewable energy efforts included plastics, tires, sewage sludge and auto fluff. Previously, Simonsen was an Assistant Treasurer in the New York based Project Finance group of Den Norske Bank, with responsibility for project finance primarily for wind, wood, and gas fired power projects. Simonsen earned a bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University, and a master of business administration degree from Columbia University in New York with a concentration in finance. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Knut A. Simonsen Senior Vice President, DTE Energy Resources President, DTE Energy Ventures

Paul Hillegonds, 60, is senior vice president of corporate affairs at DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Hillegonds oversees DTE Energy’s governmental relations efforts at the local, state and federal levels as well as external and internal communications. Hillegonds also is responsible for overseeing the company’s regulatory affairs, and environmental management and resources organizations. Hillegonds served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1979 to 1996. During his tenure, he held leadership posts including Republican Leader, Co-Speaker of the House and Speaker of the House. From 1997 to 2005 he served as president of Detroit Renaissance, a non-profit, civic group of Southeast Michigan business leaders. The organization focuses its efforts on economic development and public policy issues. Hillegonds earned a law degree from Thomas Cooley Law School and a bachelor of arts degree from The University of Michigan. Among his professional and community affiliations, Hillegonds serves on the boards of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, The Michigan Nature Conservancy, Michigan Future, The Center for Michigan, Cultural Alliance for Southeast Michigan, Arts League of Michigan, Southeast Michigan Consortium for Water Quality, and Kresge Foundation. He has been the recipient of numerous honors during his career. Governing Magazine named him Public Official of the Year in 1994. In 1996, the Detroit News named him a Michiganian of the Year. He has received honorary degrees from Grand Valley State University, Western Michigan University, Ferris State University and Central Michigan University. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Paul Hillegonds Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs DTE Energy

11/08 Ron A. May, 57, is senior vice president at DTE Energy, (NYSE:DTE) a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. May is responsible for major generation construction and performance projects at Detroit Edison’s power plants, the new nuclear power plant development project, and development of renewable assets. Detroit Edison is one of three major business units of DTE Energy. May previously served as Senior Vice President of DTE2, an enterprise resource planning project. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President of Energy Distribution at Detroit Edison, responsible for engineering, operation, construction and maintenance of the company’s distribution and transmission system. Additional responsibilities included customer service, corporate facilities, and security. He also held a variety of nuclear leadership positions at Detroit Edison, including positions in materials management, maintenance, and administration. Prior to joining Detroit Edison, May was Vice President at Project Management Associates, a project controls consulting business. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at Townsend and Bottum, Inc., a heavy utility construction business, including environmental equipment additions to Detroit Edison’s fossil generation fleet. May earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering at the University of Michigan, and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. Additionally, he completed graduate course work at Eastern Michigan University, Youngstown State University, and Pennsylvania State University. Currently, he is a member of the American Association of Cost Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Engineering Society of Detroit. May is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Presently, May serves as the chairman of the Oakland University School of Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Council, while serving on the board of directors of numerous educational and civic organizations, including Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion, United Way 2-1-1 and the United Negro College Fund. Formerly, he was a board member of the Warren Conner Development Coalition, Crossroads for Youth, and Leadership Oakland. May received the Diversity Champion awards from the Birmingham-Bloomfield Diversity Task Force and the Detroit Chapter of the Association of Asian Pacific Americans and the 2007 Distinguished Leader Award from Leadership Oakland. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Ron A. May Senior Vice President DTE Energy

Daniel G. Brudzynski, 48, is vice president of regulatory affairs at DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. He is responsible for rate, regulatory and financial evaluation matters, including maintaining relationships with the Michigan Public Service Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Brudzynski joined the company in 1997 as assistant controller and has served in multiple capacities. He served as corporate controller since 1999 and vice president since 2001. Prior to joining the company, Brudzynski worked for Chrysler Corp.’s Controller’s Office in a variety of financial-related positions. He also worked in the commercial lending division of First of America Bank as a commercial credit analyst. Brudzynski earned a bachelor of science degree in finance and accounting from Wayne State University and a master of business administration degree from the University of Detroit. He serves on the board of directors of Focus Hope.

Fred Shell, is Vice President of Corporate and Governmental Affairs at DTE Energy, a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. He also serves as President of the DTE Energy Foundation where he is responsible for overseeing the companyan and CEO of the Van Andel Institute for Education and Medical Research, as well as IdeaSphere Inc. Most recently he held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Alticor Douglas E. Wagner

Gary Quantock leads DTE Energy Services' asset management team which is responsible for managing more than $1 billion of energy assets and investments. These projects include two pulverized coal injection facilities, three coke oven batteries, a chilled water plant, peaking power facilities and synthetic fuel plants. He has more than 20 years of experience in the energy industry, previously having managed coal and natural gas fired cogeneration facilities and developing and operating projects recovering methane from sanitary landfills. As asset manager, Mr. Quantock is responsible for the financial performance of DTEES' portfolio of energy related projects. He directs a team of professionals in managing day to day operational and commercial activities. Responsibilities include financial and operational reporting, budgeting and forecasting, long term planning, coordination with lending institutions and negotiation of project contracts. He works closely with all levels of customer organizations in order to form the strong relationships necessary to ensure mutually successful performance. He also contributes in the development of new projects and in the analysis of potential acquisitions. He is a graduate of Harvard University earning a bachelor's degree in geological science. Mr. Quantock has also received a master's degree in business administration from Rutgers University.

Gerald S. Endler has more than 19 years of experience in a variety of matters pertaining to the energy and independent power industries. Mr. Endler has responsibility for all legal functions and activities for DTE Energy Services and its affiliates, DTE Coal Services and DTE Biomass Energy. In addition, to his legal responsibilities, Mr. Endler manages the technical and administrative services for DTE Energy Services. As General Counsel, Mr. Endler is responsible for all of the legal aspects of DTE Energy Services', DTE Coal Services' and DTE Biomass Energy's businesses and manages the legal groups and all outside counsel relationships for those companies. He served as DTE Energy's representative on the Official Unsecured Creditors. Committees in the Bethlehem Steel and National Steel bankruptcy proceedings. As Vice President of Technical and Administrative Services, Mr. Endler manages the Environmental, Engineering and Construction and the Facilities and Administration departments at DTE Energy Services. He is leading the formation of, and will manage, the Information Management department at DTE Energy Services. Prior to joining DTE Energy Services, Mr. Endler held the position of Assistant General Counsel with U.S. Generating Company where he was lead legal counsel in numerous major transactions pertaining to the development, financing, construction and operation of electric generation projects. He was also lead legal counsel in several acquisitions and divestitures. Earlier in his career, Mr. Endler was an associate with two Washington DC law firms - Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz and Wickwire, Gavin & Gibbs. Prior to attending law school, he worked as a certified public accountant with a regional accounting firm located in Southwest Virginia.

Mr. Sorensen has thirty-five years of experience in the energy industry, focusing primarily on financial analysis and taxes. All of this experience has been with DTE Energy - 25 years with Detroit Edison and 10 years with DTE Energy Services. He is responsible for the development and implementation of business strategies. Mr. Sorensen's experience gives him a broad understanding of engineering and economic issues in both the energy and steel industries. This broad understanding is coupled with an in depth knowledge of finance and taxes. Combining these disciplines has enabled Mr. Sorensen to be a key player in developing and implementing the strategies that make DTE Energy Services' coal-based fuels business an overwhelming success. Mr. Sorensen earned a master's degree in economics from Wayne State University and a bachelor's of business administration from Oakland University.

Karl R. Wittbold has more than 20 years energy industry experience in project development and management. As Vice President of Business Development, Mr. Wittbold directs all aspects of industrial project development for DTE Energy Services. These include implementation of new industrial development strategy, project identification, and execution and coordination of related activities. Prior to joining DTE Energy Services, Mr. Wittbold served as Vice President of CMS Enterprises (first tier subsidiary of CMS Energy), responsible for North American project development. In this capacity, he developed numerous power and natural gas related projects in the upper Midwest. Earlier, Mr. Wittbold was Vice President of CMS Gas Transmission, responsible for developing natural gas pipeline projects in North and South America. Prior to joining CMS, he was with the Coastal Corporation's ANR Pipeline and Colorado Interstate Gas Company units in various market development and finance related positions. Mr. Wittbold earned a bachelor of arts degree from Central Michigan University.

Larry E. Steward, 56, is vice president of human resources for DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Steward is responsible for delivering an integrated human resource strategy that aligns the company’s human resource programs and practices with a business strategy focused on aggressive growth. Prior to joining DTE Energy, Steward served as corporate vice president of human resources at Invacare Corp., based in Elyria, Ohio. Steward was responsible for all of the corporation’s domestic and international human resources programs, policies and employee relations. He also created the corporation’s mergers and acquisitions integration methodology. Steward’s professional experience also includes various leadership positions in human resources; labor and employee relations at Cleveland-based LTV Steel Co., and Mellon Bank Corp. in Pittsburgh. Steward also served as deputy attorney general, bureau of consumer protection, for the Pennsylvania Department of Justice in Harrisburg, Penn. Steward earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Antioch College, and a law degree from The University of Toledo College of Law. Mr. Steward is a member of the Pennsylvania State Bar. He is a board member of the Detroit Youth Foundation and the American Society of Employers. He is Vice Chair, Labor Law of the Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law of the American Bar Association. Steward is also a member of the HR Policy Association Board of Directors. The HRPA is the premier public policy organization in the corporate human resource field for Senior Human Resource Executives. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Larry E. Steward Vice President, Human Resources DTE Energy

Mark H. Rigby leads the finance, tax and accounting activities of DTE Energy Services as well as its affiliate companies, DTE Biomass Energy and DTE Coal Services. His responsibilities include identification, valuation and execution of business opportunities, strategic planning, budgeting and financial reporting, arranging project debt and equity and risk management. Since joining the Company in 1997, Mr. Rigby has been instrumental in growing DTE Energy Services' investments in the coal-based fuels, power generation and on-site energy business lines. Prior to joining DTE Energy Services, Mr. Rigby was with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. where he held positions in international and project finance, business development, and financial analysis. While at Air Products, he arranged project finance facilities for domestic and international power and industrial gas projects. Earlier in his career, Mr. Rigby was a certified public accountant with the Washington, D.C. office of KPMG. Mr. Rigby earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from The Smeal College of Business Administration of The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Business Administration from The Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business Administration of The University of Virginia.

3/09 Michael C. Porter Vice President, Corporate Communications DTE Energy Michael C. Porter, 55, is vice president of corporate communications at DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. He is responsible for the development of communication strategies and activities to deliver the desired brand imagery supporting the business goals and marketing objectives of the company, its subsidiaries and products. The functional groups under his leadership include communication planning, corporate advertising, employee communications, media relations and public information and communication services. Prior to joining DTE Energy in 1997, Porter held senior vice president posts in account management and strategic planning at the Detroit office of McCann-Erickson, the world’s largest advertising agency system. Previously, he was employed by The Stroh Brewery Co. from 1983-1994, and served as vice president of marketing from 1990-1994. Porter’s professional experience also includes employment at American Motors Corp., where he gained line and staff experience within corporate marketing and the field sales organization. Porter earned a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing from The University of Michigan-Dearborn, and a master of business administration in finance from The University of Detroit. Porter serves on the board of trustees of the DTE Energy Foundation. He is chairman of the board of directors for the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and vice chairman of the board of trustees for Detroit Public Television. He also serves on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and is a member of the Communications Advisory Council of the Nuclear Energy Institute. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279

7/08 Nick A. Khouri Vice President and Treasurer DTE Energy Nick A. Khouri, 51, is vice president and treasurer of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroitbased diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energyrelated businesses and services nationwide. Khouri is responsible for all banking relationships, cash management, corporate finance, enterprise risk management and pension investments. Prior to joining DTE Energy, Khouri served as vice president of Public Sector Consultants Inc. from 1997 to 1999. During this time, he concentrated in the areas of economic development, public infrastructure investment, and state and local tax policy. Khouri also served as the chief deputy treasurer for the State of Michigan from 1991 to 1997. Prior to joining the state treasury, Khouri was the chief economist for the Senate Fiscal Agency, a nonpartisan research agency of the Michigan Senate. He also served as an analyst in the macro-economic division of the U.S. Congressional Budget Office in Washington, D.C., and as an economist with the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Khouri is a past chairman of the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority and a former member of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and the Michigan Hospital Finance Authority. In 1993, he was a member of Michigan Governor John Engler’s Task Force on Educational Reform with responsibility for developing the Governor’s recommendation for school financing alternatives. Khouri currently serves on the Board of Directors of Citizens Research Council of Michigan and Energy Insurance Mutual, and is a member of Detroit’s Local Initiatives Support Group. Khouri earned a bachelor of arts degree in economics from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in economics from Michigan State University. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279

Paul Fessler, is vice president of fossil generation at Detroit Edison, one of three major business units of DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Fessler is responsible for the operation of the company’s fossil-fueled electric power plants, including engineering and capital projects. Previously, Fessler was general director of Fossil Generation, responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the fossil-fueled power plants. Prior to that, he was director of nuclear operations in the Nuclear Generation Fermi 2 Organization, responsible for all operations at DTE Energy’s nuclear facility. Fessler also held a variety of leadership positions in engineering, maintenance and training. Fessler earned a bachelor of science degree, a master’s of science degree in nuclear engineering and a master’s of business administration degree from the University of Michigan. He is a registered professional engineer. Fessler is a current member of the Engineering Society of Detroit and the American Nuclear Society. He serves on the EPRI Generation Council, the Plymouth United Way fund-raising committee, and is involved in Leadership Michigan. Fessler served on various boards for the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) where he presented many papers and was selected as sole U.S. representative for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) missions to review reactor operations for Russian and East German nuclear reactors. He also served on the Safety Review Board for Fermi 2 and Clinton nuclear power plants. Fessler has held senior reactor operator licenses for multiple nuclear facilities.

Skiles Boyd, 53, is vice president of environmental management and resources at DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Boyd is responsible for managing the company’s environmental issues which include setting environmental policy, representing the company on environmental issues with the public and in environmental regulatory and legislative development, coordinating environmental studies and conducting environmental audits. He manages a department of approximately 77 people. Boyd has worked in DTE’s environmental department for over 27 years. Boyd earned a bachelor of science degree in environmental resource management from Pennsylvania State University and a master of business administration degree from Wayne State University. Boyd is active in the Air and Waste Management Association and the environmental committees of the Michigan Manufacturers Association, the Michigan and Greater Detroit Chambers of Commerce, the Electric Power Research Institute, The Edison Electric Institute (vice chair of the Executive Environmental Advisory Committee), the Center for Energy and Economic Development, and the Business Environmental Leadership Council of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. He is also on the board of the Council of Great Lakes Industries, and the Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum.

Trevor F. Lauer, 45, is vice president of retail marketing for DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Lauer leads the marketing and sales organizations of the company’s regulated subsidiaries, Detroit Edison and MichCon. He has responsibility for renewable energy, energy efficiency, wholesale markets and retail customers. Prior to joining DTE Energy, Lauer was executive vice president at Pittsburgh-based Strategic Energy LLC, a competitive supplier of retail electricity, where he led the company’s expansion into 10 states, launched new products and services and helped build its customer base. Prior to his tenure at Strategic Energy, Lauer was vice president of field operations at Custom Energy LLC in Baltimore, and worked in a variety of leadership and general management positions for Honeywell, Inc. in the Washington, D.C. area. Lauer earned a bachelor of science degree in mineral economics from Pennsylvania State University and a master of business administration degree from the University of Maryland. He is a 2006 graduate of Leadership Michigan. Lauer is chairman of the Detroit Regional Economic Partnership. He is a member of the board of directors of the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Engineering Society of Detroit and the Michigan Renewable Fuels Commission. He is also an executive committee member of Ann Arbor SPARK and a member of the Detroit Economic Club, the Marketing Executives’ Conference and Corp! Magazine Board of Advisors. DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Trevor F. Lauer Vice President, Retail Marketing DTE Energy

1/09 DTE Energy Company One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226-1279 Vincent G. Dow Vice President, Distribution Operations DTE Energy Vincent G. Dow, 52, is vice president of distribution operations at Detroit Edison, one of three major business units of DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Dow is responsible for overseeing the company’s electrical distribution system, including distribution and substation operations, outage restoration, new customer connections, engineering, field and meter services, and all distribution system construction. Dow also oversees asset optimization, resource management, performance management and the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project. Dow joined Detroit Edison in 1979. He has served in a number of departments, including power delivery operations; customer service, billing and meter reading; energy distribution strategy; field services; construction and maintenance; engineering, and emergency preparedness. Dow earned a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Lawrence Technological University and a master of business administration degree in personnel management from Wayne State University. He is on the board of directors and executive committee of the Better Business Bureau of Southeastern Michigan and the Gleaners Community Food Bank. Vincent G. Dow Vice President, Distribution Operations Detroit Edison

Lynda Heij is the Manager of Data Quality at DTE Energy in Detroit, Michigan. Lynda manages a team of quality professionals responsible for the information quality of the Regulated Utilities' Customer Service Organization.

CCary Harmon is an Associate Partner and leader of the Utilities Strategy and Change practice of IBM Business Consulting Services, where he specializes in utilities strategy, transformation and performance management. Cary has over 20 years of consulting experience and has led IBM consulting projects at several major utilities, including American Electric Power, Duke Energy, DTE Energy and CenterPoint Energy.

James Chubb is a project manager. James joined DTE Energy in 2000 on a professional rotational program, and joined DTE Energy Ventures in 2001. James is the lead person for energy storage and enzymatic biomass related investment opportunities. James also acts as the liaison between DTE Energy Ventures and DTE Energy for all accounting and tax related issues. James manages new deal flow, and works closely with the Energy Distribution business unit to facilitate relationship building with portfolio companies. Prior to DTE, James worked as an auditor focused on contract compliance and other attestation services. James earned a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.

James Tompkins, 53, is general auditor of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energyrelated businesses and services nationwide. He is responsible for audits of financial and operational controls, as well as independent testing of controls related to the Company’s compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Tompkins has been in this position since early 2004. Tompkins joined DTE Energy in 2002 as managing director of corporate finance, responsible for rating agencies, long term capital raising activities and financial policies. Prior to joining DTE, Tompkins was treasurer of Metaldyne Corporation, a diversified industrial manufacturer, and held other accounting and finance roles during his approximately 17 year career at Metaldyne and its publicly traded predecessors. Responsibilities included developing joint ventures, divestitures, financial disclosure and capital raising activities. Prior to that, Tompkins was a certified public accountant with the auditing firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is also a Certified Internal Auditor and member of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Tompkins earned an undergraduate business degree and a master of business administration degree from the University of Michigan.

Rob Regan is an investment analyst focusing on energy gas technologies. Rob joined DTE Energy in 2001 and since has been primarily focused on managing and directing the group's efforts on the DTE Energy Hydrogen Technology Park. Rob is also involved in deal review, due diligence, and strategic venture development for gas-related investment opportunities. Prior to joining DTE Energy, Rob served 12 years in the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine program, where he directed propulsion plant and shipboard operations aboard the USS BILLFISH, a nuclear fast-attack submarine. He also served as an instructor at the Navy's newest submarine propulsion plant prototype in Ballston Spa, NY. Rob earned a B.S. in Physics from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA and Master of Engineering in Manufacturing from the University of Michigan.

Allan D. Gilmour is the retired vice chairman of Ford Motor Company. He served as vice chairman from 1992 to 1995, and then again from 2002 until his retirement from Ford Motor Company in 2005. He was elected to the DTE Energy Board in 1995. (C, F, O)

Charles W. Pryor, Jr. has been Chairman, Urenco Investments, Inc. since January 2007 and was the president and chief executive officer of Urenco Investments, Inc., from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, he was the chief executive officer of Utility Services Business Group of British Nuclear Fuels, plc and the former chief executive officer of Westinghouse Electric Company. He has served on the DTE Energy Board since 1999. (F, N)

Eugene A. Miller is the retired chairman, president and chief executive officer, Comerica, Inc. and Comerica Bank. He retired in 2002. Miller has served on the DTE Energy Board since 1989. Mr. Miller is currently the DTE Energy Board Presiding Director. (C, F, O)

James H. Vandenberghe is the former vice chairman, Lear Corporation. He retired in 2008. He was previously the Chief Financial Officer, Lear Corporation. He was elected to the DTE Energy Board in 2006. (A, F, C)

John E. Lobbia is the former chairman and chief executive officer of DTE Energy. He retired in 1998. He joined the company in 1965 and has served on the DTE Energy Board since 1988. (F, N)

John S. Howell, 59, is director of regional relations for DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Howell is responsible for managing relationships with local officials throughout the company's service territory. Howell most recently served as Assistant to the Chairman, Employee Issues; and Director of Compliance. In this role he assisted employees in resolving work-related issues informing of dispute resolution alternatives and ensuring company compliance with state and federal regulations. Howell joined Detroit Edison, a subsidiary of DTE Energy, as a meter reader in 1970. He served in several assistant general supervisor and general supervisor positions, with responsibilities for meter reading, customer and marketing services and division services. Howell also served as Detroit Edison's director of sales and services in the Thumb Division; director of the North Area Energy Center in Cass City; regional manager for regional relations in Macomb County; and director of compliance administration in human resources. Howell attended St. Clair County Community College.