Cynthia Persitz

Cynthia Persitz is an experienced tax professional with a significant background in employee benefits and payroll taxation. Currently serving as an HR Principal at DTE Energy Company since June 2001, Cynthia specializes in tax advising on various executive compensation issues, including VEBAs, grantor trusts, and compliance with sections 162(m) and 280G. Prior to this role, Cynthia held the position of Tax Principal - Employee Benefits and served as the Director of Tax Research at MCN Energy Group Inc., focusing on drafting executive compensation plan documents. Previous experience includes overseeing tax compliance as Supervisor, Tax at Michigan Consolidated Gas Company and working as a Tax Senior at Touche Ross with an emphasis on individual and expatriate income tax. Education includes a Master of Science in Tax from Walsh College and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Michigan State University.