Ron Johnston

Ron Johnston, MBA, CEM, CDSM, currently serves as the Manager of Business Energy at DTE Energy since October 2019, leading a team to tackle complex challenges in the Commercial and Industrial sector. Previously, Ron founded the Johnston Marketing Agency in New York, focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence for business growth. Ron's experience includes serving as Director of Marketing Strategy at the New York Power Authority, where responsibilities involved optimizing resources for customer benefits, and holding various roles within DTE Energy, leading to a deep understanding of economic development and utility consultation. Additional contributions include the role of Vice President for the Michigan Chapter of the Energy Services Coalition and participation on advisory boards for organizations focused on environmental justice and renewable energy. Ron Johnston holds an MBA in Marketing from Pace University and a BS in Computer Information Systems from Walsh College.