2019 NACDA and Affiliates Annual Convention

Cory Hilliard
Senior Associate AD/CFO
University of Colorado


Cory Hilliard is in his 16th year with athletic department at the University of Colorado, his sixth as a senior associate athletic director, promoted to that position on August 1, 2018. That came after serving nine years as the associate athletic director for business operations after he originally joined the department in March 2008 as assistant business manager. On July 1, 2016, the chief athletic financial officer (CAFO) responsibilities were added to his title and duties. He is on athletic director Rick George’s executive team and also serves as the sports administrator for CU’s cross country and track programs. In his position, Hilliard is responsible for the management of the administrative, financial, budget, human resources, and payroll functions for the athletic department and its 17 sport programs. In addition to his business operations duties, Hilliard oversees the information technology support services for the Buffaloes as well as administrative oversight of the Licensing and EQ departments for CU Athletics. Hilliard, came to CU from the University of North Dakota where he was the assistant athletic director for business operations for three years (2006-08). He earned the promotion at UND after serving five years as the assistant director for business services (2001-06). Hilliard graduated from Minnesota State University-Moorhead in 1995 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health Education, and in 2006 earned his master's degree in Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. Hilliard also attended the University of Wyoming from 1990-92 where he was a member of the track team, participating in the hurdles and relay events. While at MSU-Moorhead from 1993-95, he also lettered in the sport..

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