Kelsey Peterson

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Distribution System Plan (DSP) Manager at DTE Energy

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Overview

Kelsey Peterson is a business-minded engineer and the Distribution Long-Term Strategy Manager at DTE Energy. She leverages an MBA from Duke University and experience from BMW to guide grid modernization. Previously, she was pivotal in developing DTE’s electric vehicle strategy for nearly seven years, establishing herself as an expert in transportation electrification.

Her career began in the automotive sector, where she managed quality steering and the problem management process for series production as a Section Manager for Quality Management at BMW Manufacturing.

Personality Overview

Good Listener

Slow To Decisions

Empathetic

They are comfortable taking a long term view.  Even if it takes time, they prefer following the process. They are polite and respectful but practical.

Topics They Care About

Electric Vehicle Strategy
Led DTE's light-duty EV strategy and programs for nearly seven years and frequently speaks on the topic of transportation electrification at industry events.
Grid Modernization
Currently focused on long-term distribution system planning to prepare the grid for increased economic development and the shift to EVs.
Clean Transportation
Serves on the Board of Directors for Clean Fuels Michigan, an organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to clean transportation in the state.

Media Appearances

DTE Energy's plan to keep electric vehicles powered up. Featured in CBS Detroit

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Work History

9-2025
Distribution System Plan (DSP) Manager at DTE Energy
12-2023 - 9-2025
Long-Term Planning & Strategy Manager at DTE Energy
6-2021 - 12-2023
Electrification Business Development Manager at DTE Energy
8-2014 - 7-2016
Section Manager, Quality Management at BMW Manufacturing
7-2009 - 7-2014
Production Integration Quality Engineer at BMW Manufacturing

Education

2014 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
2006 - 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

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Insights For Selling To Kelsey

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Encourage them to invite other key stakeholders for discussions
  • Unless they are the decision maker, bring other stakeholders into the process early
  • Be very observant about how they perceive the risk in the decision

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off their concerns, their comfort with you will go down
  • Ensure that you don’t seem disinterested when speaking to them
  • Skip mentioning details that are confusing

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kelsey is

  • For them, low risk, acceptance by others and strong collaterals are most important.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kelsey

  • They never like to say no directly, they postpone the decisions or just go silent.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kelsey move?

  • They can be very slow in making decisions.
  • Can Kelsey take some risk or not?

  • They are very likely to play it safe rather than taking risk.

You And Kelsey

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