USA Swimming CFO on Leave Following Embezzlement and Theft Arrest
USA Swimming has placed its Chief Financial Officer, Cory Hilliard, on leave after learning of his arrest for embezzlement and theft charges related to his previous role at the University of Colorado's athletic department. The organization stated it immediately suspended…
Houston, TX, August 10, 2026 —
USA Swimming has placed its Chief Financial Officer, Cory Hilliard, on administrative leave following his arrest on charges of embezzlement and theft. The allegations stem from his prior position within the University of Colorado’s athletic department.
The national governing body for swimming in the United States confirmed on Monday that it had learned of Hilliard’s arrest. In response, the organization stated that it immediately suspended Hilliard and revoked his access to all company data.
Details regarding the specific nature of the embezzlement and theft charges, as well as the exact timeline of the alleged offenses at the University of Colorado, were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
USA Swimming has not released further information regarding the internal investigation or its next steps concerning the CFO position.
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