USA Swimming Hires Cory Hilliard as Chief Financial Officer

USA Swimming Hires Cory Hilliard as Chief Financial Officer

USA Swimming has continued its government suite build-out by asserting the hiring of Cory Hilliard as Chief Financial Officer on Tuesday.

Hilliard had spent the final 18 years on the University of Colorado in Boulder, rising to the position of Senior Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations/CFO. He oversaw a funds of greater than $135 million for 17 Division I applications (although, by the way, not a swimming or diving program, which had been discontinued within the Nineteen Seventies). He stepped down from the Buffaloes program in August.

“I am thrilled to join USA Swimming and contribute to an organization whose mission and impact I deeply admire,” Hilliard mentioned in a USA Swimming press release. “I look forward to partnering with our Board, staff, and swimming community to support long-term sustainability, strengthen operational efficiency, and ensure financial strategies that advance athletes and the sport at every level.”

Hilliard joins the chief management workforce in command of monetary technique, fiscal operations and long-range planning. He replaces Eric Skufca, who left in September to hitch a non-profit group in Arizona.

From the press launch:

A trusted advisor throughout the athletic division’s government management workforce, Hilliard contributed to main partnership negotiations that generated new income throughout attire, multimedia rights, concessions, and licensing. Hilliard is well known for his collaborative, data-driven strategy and for constructing robust relationships with governing boards, college management, auditors, and campus companions.

“Cory brings extraordinary financial discipline, operational expertise, and a strong track record of transparent leadership,” mentioned Kevin Ring, USA Swimming President and CEO. “His experience navigating complex governance structures and delivering sound fiscal stewardship will be invaluable as USA Swimming continues strengthening its financial foundation and long-term planning.”

Hilliard holds a bachelor’s diploma from Minnesota State University, Moorhead and an MBA from the University of North Dakota. He will stay in Colorado, figuring out of USA Swimming’s headquarters in Colorado Springs.