Staff
Terry Hopkins | President & CEO
Chamber Welcomes New President & CEO ~ Terry Hopkins
Terry Hopkins is a Grants Pass Hish School graduate. After receiving scholarships for engineering, he found his passion in the hospitality industry that fueled his entrepreneurial spirit. Terry’s career in the hospitality industry spanned over five states before he met his wife and decided to return to Grants Pass to start a family. He has owned or managed businesses in Southern Oregon for over 25 years. Terry spent the last 5 years using his experience and passion for entrepreneurship working as a business advocate with the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association.
In addition to his passion for business Terry is a father of 2 boys and has been married to his wife, Alison for over 20 years. He loves travel, the outdoors, gardening, and real estate investing. He is active in many local community fundraisers and events in addition to having served on several city and Chamber of Commerce committees and boards. He is excited to join the incredible team at the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce and hopes to build on the success through advocacy, fostering economic development, promoting local businesses, and enhancing the quality of life within the community.
thopkins@grantspasschamber.org
541-956-4100
Shirley Liska | Customer Service
Hello, my name is Shirley Liska, and yes, I am part of the Liska Auctioneer family. I am originally from Minnesota and spent 10 years in Arizona before moving to Grants Pass in 1991. You may ask what took me to Arizona and then to Grants Pass….It was my husband Jim, and I’m so glad we made each move.
I have done many things in my working career, but since I’ve been in Grants Pass, I have worked for Tom and Sons Jewelers, I sold real estate for 11 years at Century 21 Harris and Taylor, then went to work at Ticor Title for 10 years. I have worked in a public setting most of my life and that’s what I love. The people around me are what make me happy.
I like to stay involved in our community and have volunteered for many organizations. One of the ones most near and dear to me is The Family House. Now, I’m on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity.
Grants Pass is a wonderful community and even though I grew up in Minnesota, here is where I love to call home.
sliska@grantspasschamber.org
541-476-7717
Brittni Biller | Membership & Business Development Director
Brittni's background is in Marketing, Business Development and Project Management. She most recently worked for a Fortune 500 Title Insurance Company in the Marketing and Business Development division and prior to that she worked for a local Non-Profit Organization teaching youth how to fund and operate their own community service projects in Josephine County. Before making Grants Pass her home in 2014, she traveled and lived all over the world from Hungary to Hawaii, and she knows from personal experience that there is no place like Grants Pass!
"I’m invested in this town and dedicated to supporting the people and local businesses in this vibrant community. Since moving here I’ve put down some deep roots that include meeting and marrying my wonderful husband Travis. When I’m not working you can find me camping or spending time with family and friends!" ~ Brittni
bbiller@grantspasschamber.org
541-956-4102
Christie Swafford | Programs & Events
It is an honor to be a part of such an amazing and creative team. Having experience in organizing many local well-known events for the Town Center Association, the Chamber was a natural fit. I have a passion for event planning which is vital to creating a healthy commerce for our town. I enjoy promoting and living in this beautiful community we call home.
cswafford@grantspasschamber.org
541-226-3101
Karen Henningsen | Accountant
“I am very excited to be part of the amazing and dynamic team at the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce. What a pleasure to work with such dedicated Staff and Board of Directors. It is a great opportunity to use my many years of business experience in such a worthwhile community endeavor and organization.”
accounting@grantspasschamber.org
541-956-4101