OUR PEOPLE
Keith Ferrel, CA-CPA
PRESIDENT
Keith Ferrel serves as the President and founder of the Hillsboro Group of Companies. Under his experienced direction, the Hillsboro group has done acreage and residential subdivisions, developed commercial and retail buildings, and completed extensive value-added modernization to many multi-family projects. These companies have owned in excess of $80 million of real state over the years.
After obtaining his Chartered Accountant designation in 1977 with Deloitte Touche, Keith established his own practice, which he owned and operated for over ten years. Keith received a B.Sc. Degree in Computing Science from the University of Calgary in 1973.
Contact:
403-680-9609
Conrad Ferrel, CA-CPA
CHIEF CONSULTING OFFICER
Conrad Ferrel is a seasoned financial expert and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in driving business growth and delivering financial excellence. Conrad founded and successfully scaled True Buch Kombucha, one of Canada’s largest kombucha manufacturers, leading it to over $10MM in revenue. As CEO, he managed operations, developed strategic partnerships, and ultimately orchestrated the company’s acquisition by a strategic buyer.
Conrad's visionary leadership and commitment to operational excellence earned him recognition as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 and a finalist for EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019.
Before his entrepreneurial journey, Conrad held leadership roles in finance, including as CFO of Continuum Health Care Holdings Ltd., where he led the sale of a seniors' living portfolio valued at over $125MM. Conrad also served as an Audit Manager at KPMG LLP, overseeing audit engagements for private enterprises across various industries.
With deep expertise in financial strategy, capital management, and transaction leadership, Conrad now leverages his experience to provide contract CFO and financial consulting services, helping businesses achieve sustainable growth.
Conrad obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 2009 with KPMG LLP after receiving a B.Mgt. Degree in Accounting from the University of Lethbridge in 2003.
Contact:
403-471-5627
Colin White
VP DEVELOPMENT
Colin serves as VP Development of the Hillsboro Group of Companies. Colin has over 20 years experience in real estate. More specifically, he has been involved in construction, development, surveying, planning and general contracting. Most recently, Colin was the general contractor and developer of a $1.5 million residential home in Calgary, Alberta.
Colin, as a surveyor in the construction industry for over 25 years, has obtained substantial knowledge in city planning, subdivisions and real estate investment.
Contact:
403-850-2160