Tonya Schaffitzel is the Business Development Manager at Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA), where she leads strategic customer partnerships, contract management, and business development initiatives. With more than a decade of experience in economic development and industrial recruitment, she has managed complex RFP processes, negotiated development agreements, and supported projects that drive business growth and community success. Tonya has played a key role in advancing data center development opportunities for GRDA by helping establish clear project requirements and expectations that foster transparency, strengthen partnerships, and protect the interests of existing customers while supporting future growth.