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Fred W. HillMR. FREDERICK W. HILL
Chairman and Director
The Hill Companies

A former US Air Force bomber pilot and a Harvard University MBA graduate, Frederick Hill joined his father in the family business in 1947. He has since led the company's growth in real estate development, as well as its diversification into other industries. Mr. Hill's personal commitment to the success of the company is represented by the Hill's philosophy of business: "...as businessmen, if we can't do things that contribute to our world and help people, we have fallen short of our mission."   He has been a Director of numerous companies and foundations including the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Ethics & Public Policy Center (Washington, DC). In 1986, he received the Order of Canada, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 1999 and an Honourary Doctor of Laws Degree from the Univeristy of Regina in 2005.

Paul  J. HillPAUL J. HILL
President and CEO
The Hill Companies, Harvard Developments Inc.

After graduating from Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.) and the Richard Ivey School of Business MBA program and gaining significant experience in the investment banking industry, Paul Hill represents the third generation in the Hill family to join the company. His leadership and strategic direction has served as a catalyst to diversify The Hill Companies and the employment base of the Province. He was the driving force in structuring the 1991 transaction that led to the relocation of Crown Life's head office from Toronto to Regina and is currently Crown Life's Chairman. Paul's extensive network within the North American business community facilitates the Hill family's ability to aggressively seek out unique business opportunities.

Paul  is a Director of such companies and organizations as Boardwalk Equities Inc. (Chairman), Crown Life Insurance Company (Chairman), Canadian Council of Chief Executives, Conference Board of Canada, CD Howe Institute and the Fraser Institute. He is a past director of Canada Trust, North Canadian Oils Ltd., Shopping.com, US Forest Industries, the Canadian Forces Liaison Committee and the Asia Pacific Foundation to name a few. He is a member of the World Presidents and Chief Executives Organizations.

Mo BundonMO BUNDON
Senior Vice President and C.O.O.
Harvard Developments Inc.

Mo Bundon is results oriented and customer driven. Over the past 20 years he has developed a team that is responsive to the ever-changing dynamics of real estate. Together, they have overseen the development and leasing of major office towers, retail projects, industrial land, and residential land in Saskatchewan and Alberta with a combined value of over $750 million. In his career, Mo has been involved in all aspects of real estate, urban planning and commercial development as a property manager, project manager, and general manager. While Mo's passion continues to be real estate, as the Senior Vice President and C.O.O. of The Hill Companies, his leadership and strategic direction are instrumental in continuing The Hill Companies tradition of prosperity.

Mo is an active community member and serves on numerous boards. He holds the positions of Vice Chairman of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame; Chair of University of Regina Board of Governors; President of Regina Rowing Club; and Executive Vice President of 2005 Jeux Canada Games.

Jeff ChildJEFF CHILD, AIIC
Vice President and General Manager
Cook’s ISI Insurance

Jeff was born and grew up in the city that he loves, Regina. He followed in his father's footsteps and started in the insurance business at Cook's Insurance in 1977. Jeff continued his insurance studies and in 1983 was awarded his AIIC designation.

In February, 1996 Jeff became President of Cook's McCallum Hill Insurance, following the merger of Cook's Insurance and McCallum Hill Insurance.   In January of 2005, Cook's McCallum Hill Insurance merged with the publically traded Western Financial Group to form Harvard Western Ventures Inc. (Cooks ISI Insurance).  Jeff leads our brokerage team with four offices located in Regina and area.  Jeff is a past president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan and a member of its Board of Governors. He was served as a director of many other insurance industry boards and committees and remains very active in the industry.

KEVIN STANGELANDKEVIN STANGELAND
President and Chief Executive Officer
Urban Forest Recyclers Inc.

Mr. Stangeland, a Chartered Accountant, is responsible for the overall management of the Company and was instrumental in the initial purchase and financing of UFR. He has extensive experience in the areas of finance, long-range planning, project development, acquisitions and contract negotiation. Mr. Stangeland has led UFR’s successful start up and is considered the visionary of the Company. Mr. Stangeland has a commerce degree from the University of Calgary.

David DykesDAVID DYKES
President and Chief Executive Officer
Western Surety Company

David Dykes is a University of Toronto graduate and has worked in the Canadian Surety Industry for over 30 years, culminating with his appointment as President of Western Surety Company in September, 1998.

Dave’s background, both in underwriting and as a surety bond broker, coupled with his working experience and contacts in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Regina, allow him to manage Western Surety Company’s dynamic operations from coast-to-coast in Canada including the Northwest Territories. David’s plans for Western Surety Company in the next few years include continuing substantial growth through Western Surety’s network of professional and independent surety brokers.

David is the Chair for 2006 of the Surety Association of Canada and is a frequent presenter at surety and construction industry seminars and other functions. He has also been involved with adult education as an Insurance Institute instructor and with the British Columbia Safety Council.

CRAIG L. KRUMWIEDECRAIG L. KRUMWIEDE
President
Harvard Investments Inc.

As President of Harvard Investments Inc., Craig has over fifteen years experience in developing land into master planned communities in Arizona and Texas. During this time, Mr. Krumwiede has established long-term relationships with developers, homebuilders, engineers, brokers, politicians, and lawyers in both markets, contributing to his success in growing Harvard Investments Inc.

Craig is a member of the Urban Land Institute, the National Association of Homebuilders, and the Central Arizona Homebuilders Association. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arizona State University in 1977 and a Juris Doctor from Arizona State University College of Law in 1980.

David DykesBRUCE COWIE
Vice President
Harvard Broadcasting

Bruce Cowie has spent his entire career in broadcasting. He began his life long passion with CKOM Radio in Saskatoon in the 50's. After three years in the radio business, he made the switch to television, joining CKCK-TV, where he became a television icon to his Saskatchewan audience. In 1972, Bruce became general manager of CKCK-TV. He has held senior executive positions throughout his career with Harvard Broadcasting Inc., Baton Broadcasting Incorporated, Electrohome Limited, rising to the position to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CTV Inc., just to name a few.

Through the years, Bruce has been honored with broadcasting awards and serves as the President of both Saskatchewan and Western Association of Broadcasters.  He is Joint Chair of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters and President of the North American Broadcast Association. In 1995, Bruce received an Honorary Life Membership from the Western Association of Broadcasters. In 2000, he was awarded a membership in the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. From 1999 to 2001, he was the President of the North American Broadcasters Association.

Bruce is a devoted Saskatchewan Roughrider fan and has been involved with the CFL Football Club for many years. He served as the President of the Saskatchewan Roughriders between 1976 and 1978, in 1977 he was the President of the Western Football Conference and in 2000, Bruce was elected to the Saskatchewan Roughrider Plaza of Honour.

John HuschiMICHAEL OLSTROM
Station Group Manager
Harvard Broadcasting

Michael has spent his entire career in the broadcasting industry. He graduated from British Columbia Institute of Tecnology's Broadcasting Program in 1980 and spent the past 23 years, working at CKGF - Grand Forks, CJJC - Langley, CFOX, CKXY and CKKS - Vancouver, in positions ranging from On-Air to Music Director and Program Director. Prior to moving to Regina, he was employed with Okanagan Radio Limited in Penticton as Group Program Director.

In 1996, Michael accepted the position as Program Director for CKCK and CFWF-FM (104.9 The Wolf) in Regina with Craig Broadcast Systems. In 1999, he assumed the additional title of Operations Manager for Harvard Broadcasting on a co-operative management agreement, adding CKRM and CHMX-FM to his programming purview. In 2002, after the acquisition of CFWF-FM, Michael was chosen as Station Group Manager for Harvard Broadcasting's Regina radio stations - CKRM, CHMX-FM and CFWF-FM.

Michael is an active member of the broadcasting industry, and is continually developing his community involvement. He is a Director of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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