Hilton is an effective voice for the people of District 23, Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke.
He was the third generation of his family to work their family farm, and has also worked as a truck driver. Currently, Hilton manages the O’Leary Co-op Feed Mill and Retail Store.
The Stewart Memorial Foundation, the Tyne Valley Community Sports Center, the Tyne Valley Minor Hockey Association, the Bideford United Church Pastoral Charge, and the Friends of Stewart Memorial Hospital are groups that Hilton has volunteered with. His community service was recognized with the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival.
Hilton and Marlene live in Port Hill, and are the parents of Melanie and Adam, and the grandparents of three. Hilton was elected MLA for District 23 in April of 2023.