Harold “Hal” Hill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from California State University, Fresno. His career spanned from 1963 to 2009, where he designed numerous civil engineering projects.

In 2018, Hal read Money: Vital Unmasked Questions and the Critical Answers Everyone Needs by Frank Sanitate, sparking his interest in financial systems. This interest led him to research and study Public Banking starting in 2020. He became a dedicated member of the California Public Banking Alliance and joined People for Public Banking Central Coast in the same year.

Hal has also served as the President of the Board of Trustees for the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Goleta, CA. From 2021 to 2023, he contributed his expertise as a member of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), mentoring individuals starting or improving their businesses.

In addition to his involvement in public banking, Hal is an active member of the Santa Barbara County Action Network (SBCAN).