Executive Leadership
As Chairman and CEO of Hill Holdings, Matthew Hill is responsible for a portfolio of businesses,including; Western Surety (Surety Bonding) (Chairman), Harvard Media (Radio andDigital Media) (Chairman and President), Harvard Integrations ManufacturingUSA) (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 GlobalFinance 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 in 2022 was appointed Chief Operating Officer, Harvard Diversified Holdings.
Tina is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and holds the Institute of Corporate Directors’ Designation (ICD.D).
Tina currently serves on the Board of Directors of Economic Development Regina (EDR), The Globe Theatre, SaskEnergy, Harvard Western Insurance, and One Life Makes a Difference Foundation.
Dave Pettigrew joined Harvard in May 2009 as the General Manager of Harvard Western Insurance and was named President and CEO of the company in January 2012. Dave brings extensive experience in leadership, management, and business strategy from his successful 20-year career with IBM to the organization.
After five successful years leading Harvard Western Insurance, Dave joined the senior management team of Harvard Developments in 2014. Today, Dave is responsible for formulating strategic plans for future growth, overseeing Information Technology and community relations, and working alongside his colleagues to develop plans to meet future needs.
Prior to joining Harvard, Dave worked in a variety of management, sales, and technical roles. Dave is a proven community leader and recently completed the role of Chair of the 101st Grey Cup Festival Committee. He has also played key leadership roles on the Boards of SaskSport, Mackenzie Art Gallery, the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships, United Way of Regina, and other non-profit organizations.
Dave graduated from the University of Saskatchewan and received his Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation in 2010.
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.
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 the Board of Directors. He is a full member of the Urban Land Institute, serving on a Community Development Council, serves on the 2023 Executive Leadership Team for the West Valley Heart Walk, 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, coaching his kids’ sports teams and running marathons.
Kathleen is Chief Financial Officer at Harvard Investments, joining the firm in July 2023. Her focus is to build upon Harvard Investments’ partnerships and relationships; debt and equity sourcing; strategic planning; business growth; and business expansion of the firm’s master-planned community and build-to-rent assets.
Prior to joining Harvard Investments, Kathleen was Vice President of Finance for Brookfield Properties where she was responsible for the Arizona Division. Her experience includes single family build-to-rent development and operations with TerraLane Communities. She also served as COO, Senior VP of Finance for DCT Industrial and master-planned community investment development with DMB Associates.
A native of East Moline, Illinois, Kathleen enjoys spending time with her husband and children, playing golf, practicing archery, and traveling.
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.
