Detroit Regional Partnership Appoints Rob Luce as Senior Vice President of Strategic Funding and Investor Relations
The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) has appointed Rob Luce as its new Senior Vice President of Strategic Funding and Investor Relations. In this role, Luce will lead efforts to expand DRP's funding base by engaging corporate, public-sector, and philanthropic partners across Southeast Michigan. This move aligns with the organization’s growing mission beyond traditional business attraction into enhancing regional competitiveness and community readiness. Luce brings extensive experience in economic development, having previously held leadership roles at organizations such as the SME Education Foundation, Detroit Region Aerotropolis Development Corporation, MichAuto, and the Detroit Regional Chamber. DRP's CEO highlighted that Luce’s background uniquely positions him to help secure resources necessary for a shared growth agenda across public and private sectors. Over the past six years, DRP has secured $10.8 billion in investment and over 42,000 new jobs regionally. The appointment reflects an effort to strengthen funding infrastructure as competition for future investments intensifies.
Topics: economic development investment strategy regional growth