Corporate Central Promotes Hunter Cliffgard to Investment Analyst
- Kelsie Papenhausen

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MILWAUKEE, WI – January 21, 2026 – Corporate Central is pleased to announce the promotion of Hunter Cliffgard from Investment Assistant to Investment Analyst, recognizing his strong contributions, continued professional development, and growing impact within the Investments department.

In his new role, Cliffgard will support Corporate Central’s investment strategy and departmental objectives by performing and evaluating credit, asset-liability management (ALM), risk, liquidity, investment, economic, market, and sector analyses for Corporate Central. He will also support compliance efforts, determine member account parameters and pricing, assist with investment and loan products, and provide support for the organization’s member security safekeeping program.
Cliffgard joined Corporate Central as an Investment Assistant Intern in May 2023 and was promoted to Investment Assistant in June 2024. Since then, he has played an integral role in conducting credit analysis for member credit unions, evaluating current and potential investment holdings, supporting investment and loan product sales, performing safekeeping activities, and researching economic and market conditions.
“Hunter has consistently demonstrated a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to supporting our members,” said Nick Fanning, CFA, Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. “His growth over the past two years has been impressive, and this promotion reflects both his capabilities and the value he brings to our investment team.”
Cliffgard earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater in May 2024. He has successfully completed the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and is FiCEP certified through Americas Credit Unions.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue growing at Corporate Central and to take on greater responsibility in a role I’m passionate about,” said Cliffgard. “The support from our leadership and team has been incredible, and I’m excited to further contribute to our investment strategy and the success of our member credit unions.”
About Corporate Central Credit Union
Corporate Central Credit Union is a federally insured financial cooperative built on the values of commitment to service, fiscal responsibility, and respect for the individual. We cultivate a culture of respect, ethics, teamwork, and innovation. We are "Helping Members to be Wildly Successful" by delivering industry knowledge and expertise to help credit unions achieve their strategic objectives and compete in today’s evolving financial services industry. We are motivated to passionately serve our members and strive to learn, create, and innovate daily. Please visit corpcu.com to learn more, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

