Darren Hill was born in Saskatoon and raised in Sonningdale, Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan and has lived in Saskatoon for 23 years. He currently lives with his family in the core neighbourhood of City Park.

Darren is honoured to hold the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Junior Achievement of Saskatchewan (JA), where he is able to help encourage young minds to pursue interests in the areas of entrepreneurship and business as well as develop life and leadership skills.

Previous to his appointment at JA, Darren built over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, marketing manager and advertising executive in the tourism and communications sectors. As an executive, Darren was responsible for local, national and international marketing campaigns, media buys, corporate communications and public relations.

As an entrepreneur, Darren was instrumental in establishing an expediting service to tourist destinations in northern Saskatchewan. Over 13 years, Darren developed a supply and shipping network, expanded the clientele base and managed operations. The company continues to be successful, employing full-time staff during the fishing season.

Darren currently sits on the following boards and committees:

• Junior Achievement of Saskatchewan Board of Directors
• Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Board of Directors
• Meewasin Valley Authority
• Credit Union Centre Board of Directors
• Canadian Youth Business Foundation Review Committee

City of Saskatoon Committees:

• Administration and Finance
• Land Bank
• Budget
• Municipal Enterprise Zone

Federation of Canadian Municipalities Committees:

• International Relations
• Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development
• Prairies and Territories