The City of Granbury welcomes Shea Hopkins as the new Director of Economic Development. She will work closely with City Manager Chris Coffman in the development and execution of strategies to drive economic growth within the community.
Hopkins brings a wealth of experience to the position, having most recently served as the Assistant Director of Economic Development for the City of San Antonio. In that role, she led the Global and Industry divisions, handling incentive programs and foreign direct investment initiatives.
Prior to her work in San Antonio, Hopkins was the Executive Director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County (Tennessee) Industrial Development Board. Under her leadership, the board secured over $5.2 billion in new capital investment projects, including the largest foreign direct investment in Tennessee’s history. Among her key accomplishments was the creation of an industrial park childcare facility, serving 800 students at reduced rates for employees and military families.
Hopkins’ diverse career includes significant experience in business recruitment, talent development, supply chain management, and public-private partnerships. She has held leadership roles with chambers of commerce (including Granbury’s), economic councils, and various organizations focused on economic development.
“What attracted me back to Granbury was the opportunity to raise my family in such a wonderful community,” Hopkins said. “I am excited and proud to join a brilliant team working towards fostering economic growth in this city. Helping to create jobs and generating investments improves people’s lives. This is the core of what economic development is all about. The best way to shape the future of Granbury is to be open to creative collaboration through focusing on existing businesses, infrastructure, workforce development, and attracting new capital investments."
Coffman expressed his enthusiasm for Hopkins’ return. “We are excited to welcome Shea back to Granbury. Her expertise will be key in fostering business development and retention, which ultimately strengthens the community by retaining and creating high-quality jobs.”
Hopkins is committed to shaping the future of Granbury through a focus on supporting existing businesses, improving infrastructure, workforce development, and attracting new investments.
A native of Abilene, Texas, Hopkins holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Texas Woman’s University.