Executive Leadership

Paul J. Hill is Executive Chairman of The Hill Companies, operating in the areas of real estate, insurance, broadcasting, oil and gas, manufacturing and technology in Canada and the United States. Paul graduated from Georgetown University (BSBA ’67), Washington, DC and the Ivey School of Business program (MBA ’69). After serving in the banking industry for eight years, Paul J. Hill is the third generation of the Hill family to lead The Hill Companies.

Paul J. Hill joined as President in 1978. His leadership and strategic direction have served as a catalyst for diversifying The Hill Companies and the province's employment base. Paul’s extensive network within the North American business community facilitates his ability to aggressively seek unique business opportunities.

Business Leadership

• Boardwalk REIT **founding chair

• Regina Airport Authority **founding chair

• Business Council of Canada **founding director

• C.D. Howe Institute **founding director

• Canada Arizona Business Council **founding director

• Canadian Institute Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington, DC **founding director

• Fraser Institute **founding director

• Developed the iconic twin towers, which have become the landmark of the City of Regina  

• Acquired the controlling interest in Crown Life, became Chairman, and moved it to Regina, representing 1200 jobs and expanding the GDP of the province by 2% and the city by 10%

• Established a partnership with The Paul J. Hill School of Business and the Ivey School of Business, which includes student exchange, professor involvement, and over 120,000 business cases created under the Hill Ivey brand have been sold worldwide by the Ivy School of Business.
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Public Policy & Advisory Roles

Paul has been actively involved in his community, including public policy on the various boards, including but not limited to:

• Asia Pacific Foundation

• Manitoba Theatre and the Regina Symphony.

• North Canadian Oils, Canada Trust, Environmental Support Systems

• Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums **current

• Senate of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame

• Senate of the University of Regina

• The Conference Board of Canada

• The Business Dealers Association

• The Ivey School of Business at Western University

• The McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University

• The Papal Foundation

• The Paul J. Hill School of Business at the University of Regina

• The Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy

• The Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club

• US Forest Products

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Philanthropy

Paul and his wife, Carol, are involved in numerous charitable projects, including founding the “One Life Make a Difference Foundation,” which focuses on helping underprivileged, inner‑city, mostly Indigenous, Regina children who have a high percentage of becoming dropouts. Twenty students at a time are selected to attend The Mother Teresa Middle School, grades 6–, (founded in 2001), where many arrive with academic skills equivalent to kindergarten through grade three, and a significant number are at risk of dropping out or becoming involved in the criminal justice system. The program continues through high school and post‑secondary education up to the student's first job. The program targets measurable outcomes in which 75–80% of participants successfully complete the full eleven years and transition into the workforce.  

The Hill family is also dedicated to supporting the development of young leaders at the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (Wilcox, SK). Paul and his father, Fred Hill, are longtime supporters of Notre Dame and the students of Notre Dame. Support through education continues at Campion College, The Paul J.Hill School of Business (University of Regina), as well as other faith-based colleges.  

Paul and Carol are also significant supporters of the arts, including the Manitoba Theatre Center (Winnipeg), The Globe Theatre (Regina), and the Manhattan Theatre (New York) and The McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert).  

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Honours & Awards

Paul’s recognition includes:

• Order of Canada (2015)

• Saskatchewan Order of Merit (2017)

• King’s Coronation Medal (2025)

• Queen’s Golden (2002), Diamond (2012), and Platinum (2022) Jubilee Medals

• Knight of St. Sylvester (2010)

• Canada 125 Medal

• Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Mother Theresa Humanitarian Award (Paul and Carol, 2015)

• CTV Citizens of the Year (Paul and Carol, 2014)

• Honorary doctorate from the University of Regina

• Honorary doctorate from the University of Western Ontario

• Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame (2014)

• National Philanthropy Award (Paul and Carol, 2011)

• North Saskatoon Business Association (NSBA) Popcorn & Entrepreneurship 2025Honoree

• Red Cross Humanitarians of the Year (Paul and Carol, 2017)

• RCMP Charity Ball; first to be honoured for their charity work at the inaugural event

• Saskatchewan Chamber Business Leader of the Year (2014)

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Family

Paul and Carol are passionate about their relationships with their five children, in‑laws, twelve grandchildren, and one great‑grandchild.

Paul has managed the transition to the fourth generation, namely Rosanne Hill Blaisdell, to CEO and President of Harvard Developments Inc, and Matthew Hill to CEO and President of the Diversified Group of Companies (Harvard Western Insurance, Western Surety, Harvard Media, Harvard Oil and Gas, Harvard Integrations (US manufacturing), and Harvard Investments (US real estate)

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With more than 40 years of experience at The Hill Companies, Mo continues to provide strategic insight and mentorship to teams across the Harvard and Hill Companies.

Deeply involved in the community, Mo co-founded One Life Makes a Difference, a charity aiding Regina’s inner-city students. He also played a key role in establishing Mother Teresa Middle School and has held numerous leadership positions, including Chair of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, Chair of the University of Regina Board of Governors, the University of Calgary West Campus Development Trust, Saskatchewan Red Cross Executive Cabinet, South Saskatchewan Community Foundation Board, Regina Forum, Father Murray Foundation Athol  Murray College of Notre Dame, and the Hill Advisory Board and Leaders Council.

His contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including the King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025), St. Edmund Campion College Award (2024), Lawney Donaldson Community Builder Award, Big Brothers and Big Sisters (2019), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (2023), Regina Catholic School Director’s Award of Excellence (2015), AFP Philanthropist of the Year (2013), Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2013), Saskatchewan Order of Merit (2010), University of Regina Distinguished Service Award (2010),  Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Award (2009), United Way of Regina President’s Award (2007),  Sask Sport Inc. President’s Citation Award (2005) and the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Medal of Honour (2004).

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Rosanne Hill Blaisdell is the President and CEO of Harvard Developments, a prominent full-service real estate firm with operations across Western Canada. She is the fourth generation of the Hill family to lead the enterprise, joining the company in 1997 after a successful career in commercial banking and investment management.

Rosanne manages the Corporate Head Office for The Hill Companies and directs the organization’s Canadian real estate operations, with portfolio holdings of over 10 million square feet. She has been instrumental in key development projects, such as the assembly and construction of Hill Centre Tower III and Agriculture Place in downtown Regina and the transformation of 201 Portage in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Currently, she is leading the development of several mixed-use and transit-oriented projects across Western Canada.

Rosanne earned an MBA from the University of Manitoba and holds a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. Her extensive involvement in the business community includes current membership on the Business Council of Canada and the C. D. Howe Institute’s Board of Directors. Past roles include the Business Advisory Board for SaskPower, Economic Development Regina (EDR) and the Regina Exhibition Association. She has served as a Temple REIT trustee and on the Board of Governors at St. Mary’s University College. She also co-chaired the City ofRegina’s Centennial Anniversary Celebration.

Rosanne actively participates in numerous professional organizations such as NAIOP (the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties), Urban Land Institute, the Associates of the Asper School of Business, Leaders Council of the University of Regina (Hill / Levene Schools of Business), International Women’s Forum, Young Presidents’ Organization, Harvard Executive Business School, and the International Council of Shopping Centers.

As President and CEO of the Hill Holdings group of companies, Matthew Hill is responsible for a portfolio of businesses, including; Western Surety (Surety Bonding) (Chairman), Harvard Media (Radio and Digital Media) (Chairman and President), Harvard Integrations Manufacturing USA) (Chairman), Harvard Energy (Oil & Gas and Investments), Harvard Investments (Real Estate USA), and Harvard Western Insurance(General Insurance) (Chairman), and Harvard Private Equity (Director).

Matthew holds an undergraduate degree from Boston College, an MBA from Pepperdine University, and a Certification of International Global Finance from the University of Oxford in Oxford, England.

Matthew is a member of YPO (Young Presidents Organization), YPO Gold, in both Saskatchewan and Alberta. Matthew also sits on the Harvard Executive Committee and the boards of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, St. Mary's University, and The Father Murray Foundation.

With over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry and more than two decades of progressive leadership with Harvard, Tina provides strategic collaboration, governance oversight, risk management, and operational leadership to the Hill Companies’ diverse interests in real estate, broadcasting, manufacturing, and insurance sectors. She also leads all mergers and acquisitions for the various businesses.

In 2004, she was appointed Vice President, Investments with Harvard Developments Corp. In 2021, she was named Managing Director of The Hill Companies Diversified Holdings, becoming the newest member of the Hill Companies Executive Committee, and is currently Chief Operating Officer of Hill Holdings

Tina is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors’ Designation (ICD.D).

Tina has previously served on the Board of Directors of Economic Development Regina, Globe Theatre and SaskEnergy. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Harvard Western Insurance, One Life Makes a Difference Foundation and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Dave Pettigrew is the President & CEO of Harvard Western Insurance. Prior to joining Harvard Western in May 2009, Dave spent 20 years with IBM Canada Ltd in a variety of management, sales and technical roles.

Dave is very active in the community, currently serving as Chair of the Conexus ArtsCentre and a Director on the Regina Airport Authority Board. Dave’s past volunteer roles most notably include being Chair of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club, the Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS), the 101st Grey Cup Festival Committee, MacKenzie Art Gallery and the United Way of Regina, and Vice-Chair of the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships.

Dave and his wife Joann, live in Regina and have 3 adult children living in Moose Jaw and Saskatoon. He has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mech) degree from the University of Saskatchewan, is a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker, and holds the Institute for Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

Greg joined Western Surety in 2010 as a Surety Trainee, and, over the years, has progressed through various roles. He was promoted to Assistant Vice President in January 2023, Vice President in October 2023, and Senior Vice President in May 2024. On January 1, 2025, Greg was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer.

Greg graduated from Queen’s University in 2001 and has completed the Investment Funds in Canada, Canadian Insurance and Life License Qualification Program courses. Greg received the Associateship of Canadian Surety Bonding (ACSB) designation from the University of Toronto and Surety Association of Canada in 2012 and completed his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation in 2015, currently recognized as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

As Harvard Integrations’ President and Chief Executive Officer, Adam Aasen brings over 15 years of acute production management and logistics experience in manufacturing and engineering. In his current role, Mr. Aasen oversees all manufacturing/business operations and ensures the company’s commitment to product quality, innovation, and safety is being achieved. He is also responsible for charting the company's strategic operations and has played a key role in expanding Harvard Integrations into new markets across the globe.

Mr. Aasen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.  In 2016, he obtained his Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), a testament to his keen ability to analyze and solve complex problems in quality improvement projects.

As CEO of Harvard Investments, Craig actively oversees the acquisition, development and sale of the company’s real estate holdings in Arizona, Texas, Colorado and Utah. Harvard’s products range from exclusive golf course communities to single-family production housing projects.  Harvard’s expertise includes a thorough approach to conceptualizing, designing, creating and developing each individual community with specific attention to the surrounding area's needs and with respect for the environment.   Over the years, Mr. Krumwiede has developed solid working relationships with other developers, landowners, partners, home builders, engineers, brokers, national banks and lending institutions, politicians and lawyers.

Talking Rock Ranch, a 3,600-acre private, master-planned golf course community located in Prescott, Arizona, and a Harvard signature development, has received numerous accolades, including being recognized as the Detached Residential Project of the Year in 2008.  Golf Digest and Golf Weekly consistently rank it among the top 25 courses in Arizona.

Craig holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Juris Doctor degree from Arizona State University.  After graduation, he joined Deloitte & Touche as a tax specialist. Craig is a board member and Past President of the ASU Council for Design Excellence and a member of the Dean’s Council of 100 for the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU.  He was involved in the inception of the Masters in Real Estate Development program at ASU and is a current member of the Real Estate Advisory Board, where he mentors many of those students.

He is a Respondent to the Federal Reserve Beige Book.  Craig is also a founding member of Social Venture Partners Arizona, which funds and provides expertise to innovative non-profit organizations and creates educated philanthropists.

Tim serves as President of Harvard Investments. He joined Harvard Investments in 2007, overseeing new acquisitions, including project identification, funding, negotiations, legal, entitlement and closings. As President, Tim actively leads the team in navigating the future of Harvard Investments while overseeing acquisitions, development pre-construction and construction, and ongoing growth responsibilities. Tim started in real estate in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Upon relocating to Arizona, he worked at Grubb & Ellis, a national brokerage firm. He later became the director of acquisitions, covering the southwest market area for the active adult division of Meritage Homes.

A long-time member of Valley Partnership, Tim serves on the Board of Directors and is a former Board Chair. He is a full member of the Urban Land Institute, serving on a Community Development Council, serves on the American Heart Association Executive Leadership Team for the West Valley Heart Walk and is Chair of AHA’s CycleNation Phoenix, is a member of Pinal Partnership, the National Association of Home Builders, and the Arizona Chapter of the Villanova Alumni Association. Tim is involved with the Luke Air Force Base Honorary Commanders Program, a civic volunteer organization supporting the base while engaging airmen in the local community. Tim enjoys time with his wife, Annie, when not working, watching his kids’ sports teams and running marathons.

John Jordan builds resilient, mission-driven organizations through strong operational leadership, digital transformation, and strategic growth. As Chief Operating Officer, and formerly as a Chief Digital Officer, he has guided teams through complex change across the communications, SaaS, and technology sectors.

His career includes founding digital agencies, restructuring legacy enterprises, and scaling international partnerships. He prioritizes adaptability, ethical decision-making, and aligning strategy with long-term organizational outcomes.

Today, John is focused on applying his leadership to nonprofits, education, and civic-focused missions, helping organizations grow with integrity, clarity, and purpose.

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