Communications Officer
Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition
Director of Federal Affairs
DTE Energy
Jonathan Hirte is currently Director of Federal Affairs at DTE Energy, a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its largest operating units are DTE Electric, an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan, and DTE Gas, a natural gas utility serving 1.2 million customers in Michigan.
At DTE, Jonathan leads the company’s policy and advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. He brings a deep understanding of Congress and the political environment to this role. Prior to joining DTE in 2018, Jonathan worked for over a decade on Capitol Hill, serving as a senior policy advisor to Members of the Energy & Commerce, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Science, Space and Technology committees.
As a member of the Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition Executive Committee, Jonathan serves as Communications Officer and takes a lead role on external communications for the organization. He is the chair of the Michigan Business Group and the past chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America. Jonathan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Calvin College. He resides in Washington, D.C. with his wife and four children.
