Aaron Passman

Aaron Passman is the editorial director at Callahan & Associates, overseeing the company’s online and print publications. He spent more than a decade as a journalist before joining Callahan, and his extensive experience covering the credit union industry includes serving as a reporter and editor for Credit Union Journal and overseeing its 2020 merger into American Banker. Aaron holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and lives near Kansas City with his family.

Blogs

140 Million Reasons To Lend

Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Features

The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted

Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
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The Affordable Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Single-Family Homes

The cost of manufactured homes has increased even faster than that of traditional houses. That can affect members’ ability to qualify for and repay those ...
Features

How APL FCU Builds A Board Succession Pipeline

Two programs for aspiring volunteers are building a steady pipeline of ready-to-step-in leaders that trickles up to the director level.
Features

A New Leadership Team Focuses On Organic Growth At Verve

After years of merger-driven gains, a new senior leadership team and sales culture at Verve is powering a push for organic growth.
Features

Georgia United Turns The Tide On Membership Growth

After years of declining membership, a new growth strategy and snappy catch phrase is paying off for the southern credit union.
Features

FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes

A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
Features

Jim Morrell On Leadership

The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking ...
Blogs

Now’s The Time For Credit Union Succession Planning

The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to ...
Features

How Patelco Credit Union Simplified Succession Planning

The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
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