Ed Callahan … A Look Back
With Ed, there was only one direct path to the goal. That path was either with you, around you, over you, under you, or through you. You could step aside or get on board.
With Ed, there was only one direct path to the goal. That path was either with you, around you, over you, under you, or through you. You could step aside or get on board.
The Fed has been throwing off mixed signals for years; yesterdays FOMC statement was just the latest.
According to a recent J.D. Power report, the generation once thought to end car culture is now buying cars in higher numbers.
Mountain America Credit Union altered and enhanced its own existing program, creating a richer, deeper risk management protocol.
Why tomorrow’s cooperative workers will need to know more, do more, and own more, and how we can help them get there.
What credit unions top the charts for employee payout? Find out in this Callahan & Associates leader table.
After only a few years, two new offices in Washington, DC, are responsible for 60% of the mortgage loan growth recorded by United Nations Federal Credit Union.
Deb Vollmer, vice president of branch services at Langley FCU, discusses the credit union’s new leadership structure, building a sales culture, and hiring best practices.
In 2012, Mazuma Credit Union completely overhauled its member business lending strategy. Now, it shares some do’s and don’ts on how to do it the right way.
This week on CreditUnions.com, we highlight different ways credit unions are bringing in new staff and creating new teams to meet different opportunities.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.

Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.

Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.

Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.

Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?

Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
Ed Callahan … A Look Back