Aaron M. Cunningham DC West 2019

Aaron M. Cunningham

Director of Research & Analytics

[email protected]

916-841-7893

Aaron is responsible for developing and overseeing the P&I Research Center and Searches and Hires Database. He joined P&I in 2008 as data editor, where he developed graphic content and analysis. Aaron has a B.S. in Business Administration, finance concentration, from Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he graduated summa cum laude. He also has a M.S. in Accountancy from Loyola University Chicago, where he graduated with High Dean's Honors. He obtained the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation in 2010.

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