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EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC MEMBERS AND ACCOMPANIED GUESTS

Join us for a member-only benefit at no charge: DEC Member Peer Groups!
The DEC has partnered with WTW, who will facilitate peer group conversations.
Network with like-minded members, sharpen professional skills, share best practices, discuss trends and timely field-related topics and build your DEC network through small, facilitated peer groups centered around your profession.
Please Note: Participation in previous Peer Groups does not guarantee a spot, please RSVP through eTix.

MEETING AGENDA

8:00 a.m. Light Breakfast & Networking 8:30 a.m. Discussion 9:30 a.m. Adjourn

Facilitators

Pamela H. Collins, MSM

Director, Employee ExperienceWTW

BIO

Pamela Collins brings over 25 years of expertise in human resources consulting to WTW clients. She specializes in transformative changes to engage employees and improve the employee experience during the moments that matter. Pamela’s consulting experience spans diverse industries throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Pamela started her career with Kelly Services, then worked for Aon before joining WTW 24 years ago. Pamela holds a B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, and graduated magna cum laude with an M.S. in Management from Walsh College. She was certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) for over 20 years and was an active member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

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Pam Rollins

Head of Corporate CommunicationWTW

BIO

Pam Rollins is the Head of Corporate Communication at Willis Towers Watson.
In her role, she is responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility, Internal Communication and Change Management, Knowledge Management and Public Relations.
Previously, Pam co-led a combined Marketing and Communication function with Katherine Gehman; served as Head of Internal Communication and Change Management; co-led the communication and change management efforts associated with the Towers Watson and Willis Towers Watson mergers; and held various leadership roles in the communication and change management consulting business.
Pam started her career at Hewitt Associates in 1997 after receiving her Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Michigan. She’s been with Willis Towers Watson and its predecessor companies for 23 years.

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VENUE

WTW – Southfield

26555 Evergreen Rd

Southfield,

MI

48076

United States

DETAILS

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

8:00 am

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9:30 am

DEC Peer Group - Finance
2024-11-13 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Ray Scott
2024-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Lear Corporation World HQ Product Showroom, 21557 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, 48033, United States

DEC Peer Group - IT
2024-11-20 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

YL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR: Unlock Your Potential in Work and Life
2024-11-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI, 48025, United States

The State of the U.S. Economy
2024-12-03 11:00 - 13:30 | The Masonic, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

DEC Peer Group - Marketing/Communications
2024-12-04 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Sam Klemet
2025-01-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd,, Detroit, MI 48226, MI, 48070, United States

2025 Michigan Economic Outlook
2025-01-21 11:00 - 13:30 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Rachel Stewart
2025-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Gardner White, 4445 N Atlantic Blvd, Auburn Hills, 48326, United States

A Climate Optimist’s Stand for Our Planet
2025-03-03 11:00 - 13:30 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

Gold Member Dinner with Mary Culler
2025-03-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Phoenicia, 588 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham, 48009, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Arn Tellem
2025-03-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Henry Ford Health Pistons Performance Center, 6201 2nd Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States

Gold Member Dinner with Jeff Donofrio
2025-03-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison St, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

Cementing Michigan’s Leadership in National Security, Advanced Manufacturing, and Innovation
2025-03-31 11:00 - 13:30 | The Masonic, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

DEC Peer Group: Marketing/Communications
2025-04-09 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

DEC Presents: The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer
2025-04-14 11:00 - 13:30 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

The 2025 Detroit Lions are On the Clock!
2025-04-21 11:00 - 13:30 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

DEC Peer Group: Finance
2025-04-24 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

SOLD OUT | YL NETWORKING EVENT: Mixology & Mingle
2025-04-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Syndicate Ferndale, 140 Vester Ave., Ferndale, 48220, United States

Gold Member Dinner with Mike Bickers
2025-04-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison St, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Gary Miles
2025-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Detroit News Sterling Heights Operations, 6200 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights, 48312, United States

Racing Toward Impact: The Grand Prix in Downtown Detroit
2025-05-06 11:00 - 13:30 | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd,, Detroit, MI 48226, MI, 48070, United States

DEC Peer Group: IT
2025-05-08 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

SOLD OUT | DEC Peer Group: Business Development
2025-05-13 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

The LIV Golf Tour Comes to Michigan!
2025-06-09 11:00 - 13:30 | Saint John’s Resort, 44045 Five Mile Rd, Plymouth, MI, 48170, United States

SOLD OUT | YL NETWORKING EVENT: Paddle & Par
2025-06-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Paddle & Par, 31535 Southfield Rd, Beverly Hills, MI, 48025, United States

2025 DEC Chair’s Dinner
2025-07-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Elevate at One Campus Martius, 1 Campus Martius Floor 16, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Kevin Guskiewicz
2025-09-10 16:00 - 18:00 | MSU Detroit Center, 3408 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

Professional Development Seminar | Prompt Like a Pro: Business-Driven AI Applications for Non-Technical Leaders
2025-09-16 07:45 - 10:00 | Walsh College, 3838 Livernois, Troy, MI, 48083, United States
