About Us
1976
2025
Honoring Our Legacy.
Embracing What’s Next.
Over the decades, we’ve built a reputation for dependable civil engineering and land surveying—grounded in integrity, experience, and strong client relationships. As our company has grown, our brand has evolved too. Hill Incorporated reflects a cleaner, more modern identity that reflects who we are today while honoring the foundation built by James R. Hill.
Our leadership, ownership, and commitment to quality remain unchanged. We’re proud of where we’ve come from—and excited to carry it forward into the future.
Built on Relationships.
Backed by Experience.
Since 1976, Hill has partnered with developers, builders, landowners, and municipalities to deliver practical engineering and surveying solutions. What began as James R. Hill has evolved into Hill Incorporated—a modern, responsive firm grounded in the same principles that earned long-term trust: clear communication, straightforward solutions, and a team that values getting the job done right.
What Drives Us:
We believe in putting our clients' goals first, asking the right questions early, and being a steady presence throughout the project lifecycle. Our internal culture values mentorship, integrity, and a shared commitment to doing quality work.
Clarity Over Complexity
Responsiveness Over Red-Tape
Partnership Over Posturing
Our Leadership Team
Meet the people behind the process.
Marcus Hampton
President, Hill Incorporated
Marcus Hampton brings more than 20 years of experience in land surveying and development to his leadership role at Hill Incorporated. He leads the firm’s surveying operations across residential, commercial, and public sector projects—delivering accurate, technology-enabled data that keeps projects on track and aligned with client goals.
Licensed in Minnesota, Marcus plays an active role in advancing the surveying profession. He serves on the boards of both the Minnesota and National Societies of Professional Surveyors and is an appointee to the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID), helping shape regulatory standards across the state.
Known for his calm, dependable leadership and long-view approach to land development, Marcus values clarity, trust, and follow-through—on and off the job. A devoted father and baseball enthusiast, he’s visited 36 Major League stadiums so far, a milestone that reflects his love for planning, persistence, and memorable experiences.
John Bender
Vice President, Hill Incorporated
As Vice President at Hill Incorporated, John Bender leads engineering services for residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development projects. He has over 25 years of experience guiding clients through the full development process—from early due diligence and entitlement to final construction close-out.
A licensed professional engineer in Minnesota and North Dakota, John earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. His technical background includes site layout, grading, stormwater management, utility and street design, construction oversight, and cost estimating.
John’s extensive knowledge of local government processes and regional development standards makes him a trusted partner for clients navigating entitlement, permitting, and multi-stakeholder coordination. His approach is grounded, responsive, and focused on delivering practical solutions that meet regulatory requirements while supporting project goals.
Brady Busselman
Vice President, Hill Incorporated
With more than 23 years of experience in civil engineering, Brady Busselman focuses on complex private land development projects across Minnesota and the surrounding region. He combines technical excellence with strategic client partnerships to deliver successful outcomes from concept through completion.
Brady specializes in commercial development engineering, with extensive experience in large-scale industrial and big box retail developments, multi-family residential projects (including senior housing), medical office complexes, and small-scale infill retail. His technical proficiency is matched by his ability to navigate intricate regulatory landscapes, guiding clients through approval processes across city, watershed, county, state, and federal agencies.
Known for his collaborative approach to client relationships, Brady works with a wide range of partners— from established local partners to out-of-state developers—and tailors his leadership style to meet each client’s unique goals. His approach ensures clients receive both strategic guidance and hands-on technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.