Hopewell Group of Companies.

Jill provides strategic leadership as President of Hopewell Residential, working with the Board and executive group to build and deliver the company’s overall business strategies and objectives.

Having previously served as Chief Financial Officer, Jill has been with the company since 2012. She has been instrumental in leading the charge for Hopewell’s financial decisions, overseeing single-family home-building, multi-family development and land development financial activities for the company. In her current role, she oversees strategic direction and long-term planning for Hopewell Residential with a collaborative and innovative approach and has both a broad and deep understanding of the business, its objectives, and its people. Jill is also active in the local community, serving on the Board of Theatre Calgary.

Prior to joining Hopewell, Jill gained more than 20 years of public practice and auditing experience as an Associate Partner specializing in the real estate and financial services industries.

Pat is a seasoned logistics executive with over 35 years of senior management experience, specializing in logistics and physical distribution. His expertise lies in business startups and service development projects. Before joining Hopewell, Pat played a key role in growing a small company into Canada’s largest third-party logistics provider, employing over 4,000 people across warehousing, customs brokerage, and international freight forwarding.

Throughout his career, Pat has held senior leadership roles, including Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Senior Vice President of Service Development, and President of International Freight. He has also served on several boards, such as the Canadian Forces Liaison Council, Supply Chain Canada, and The Canada-US Business Association, and was a founding director of the online grocery retailer Grocery Gateway.

As Executive Vice President of Hopewell Real Estate Services, Laynie manages all property and asset management activities. With nearly 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, she has held leadership roles with institutional landlords and an international brokerage firm. Laynie’s expertise encompasses all facets of property and asset management, making her a key figure in Hopewell’s operational success.

As CEO of Hopewell Development, Kevin oversees the company’s corporate vision and development strategy. Since joining the Hopewell Group of Companies in 1996 as Vice President, Kevin has played a pivotal role in its growth, becoming President in 1997 and CEO in 2013. Under his leadership, Hopewell Development has expanded its North American presence and earned numerous awards. Before Hopewell, Kevin practiced law in Winnipeg and Calgary, specializing in real estate development, leasing, and financing.

Murray has served as President of Hopewell Development since 2016, overseeing acquisitions and dispositions across Canada for the industrial and retail divisions. He also leads business development, working with investors, clients, brokers, and partners. Murray joined Hopewell in 2005 as Vice President of Industrial for Western Canada, following a successful 14-year career as a top-ranking industrial broker in Vancouver. His extensive experience spans land, building, and investment sales, as well as leasing and build-to-suit projects.

Scott is a Partner at GroundBreak Ventures with nearly 20 years of capital markets experience in origination and asset management. A committed venture investor, Scott supports emerging businesses across industries and stages, offering guidance on company formation, C-suite recruitment, resource planning, and exit strategies. His partner-oriented approach has earned him the trust of founders, and his experience as both an investor and entrepreneur provides a deep understanding of the support needed to build successful ventures.