There are hills in every direction and I would like something that would
help me get up the hills in a quicker easier fashion
The same thing that will get you to Carnegie Hall will get you up the hills faster..............practice
As others have stated you already have a nice bike. If it fits you well and you are very comfortable on it maybe you should try some lighter wheels and tubless light weight tires. If you buy a new bike I would definately keep the one you have. I have two bikes and find that I ride the most comfortable one more than I ride the "light" one.
Whatever you do, we want to see pics.