Scott Pifer

Scott Pifer is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the energy sector, currently serving as the Director of System Operations at DTE Energy since 1994. In this role, Scott leads a team of approximately seventy 24/7 System Operators, ensuring safety, system reliability, and service continuity for over 2.1 million electric customers, while achieving record-low metrics for service interruptions and violations. Scott has also held various managerial positions within DTE Energy, focusing on engineering field services, operational planning, and equipment standards, where accomplishments include rebuilding labor relations, developing workforce plans, and establishing comprehensive asset management programs. Scott's educational background includes an MBA in Strategy and Management of Organizations from the University of Michigan and a BSEE from Michigan Technological University.