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Dear MEWDC Members and Partners,
Please join us in welcoming Derrick Meeking, Director of Market Development Initiatives at Walker-Miller Energy Services, as the new Diversity Pillar Committee Co-Vice Chair of the Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium (MEWDC).
Derrick succeeds Brent Rush, Technical Manager of U.S. Tribal Engagement for Enbridge, who has served as Co-Vice Chair since 2024. We extend our sincere appreciation to Brent for his leadership, dedication, and contributions during his tenure. We are pleased that Brent will continue to serve as a member of the committee.
Derrick brings more than 18 years of experience in workforce development and program leadership. He has been with Walker-Miller Energy Services since September 2022. Prior to this role, Derrick served as Director of Workforce Development and Programs at Empowerment Plan; Director of Economic Prosperity and Initiatives at United Way for Southeastern Michigan; and held various career services and training leadership roles at Focus: HOPE. His expertise will be instrumental in advancing MEWDC’s commitment to building and sustaining a qualified, diverse, and future-ready energy workforce for Michigan.
Derrick’s contact information is as follows:
Derrick Meeking
Director of Market Development Initiatives
Walker-Miller Energy Services
Email: dmeeking@wmenergy.com
Cell: 313.282.2845
We look forward to Derrick’s leadership on the Diversity Pillar Committee and to the continued success of the Consortium.
Sincerely,
Christopher P. HooSang
Co-Chair, MEWDC
Director, Corporate HR & Innovation
DTE Energy
christopher.hoosang@dteenergy.com
Caitlin Tetrick
Co-Chair, MEWDC
Senior Executive Director of Total Rewards & Workforce Strategy
Consumers Energy
caitlin.tetrick@cmsenergy.com
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