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.
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
December 1, 2025
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to ...
Financial Coaching Transforms Members’ Lives At Vantage West
Aaron Passman
November 19, 2025
The Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach to financial education and community partnerships to better serve the needs of its market.
JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
Aaron Passman
November 17, 2025
A pair of CDFI grants allowed the Florida-based credit union to help members restart their lives on the island or relocate to the United States.
6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
Aaron Passman
November 17, 2025
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
November 10, 2025
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
November 10, 2025
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out ...
Member Experience Is Everything
Aaron Passman
November 3, 2025
Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
First Alliance Debuts Mission-Driven Deposits
Aaron Passman
October 27, 2025
The Minnesota-based cooperative invites high-dollar depositors to turn private prosperity into shared possibility through a savings product designed around social impact.
20 Years. 6 Roles. 1 Credit Union.
Aaron Passman
October 27, 2025
Josh Haney’s path to CEO at Perfect Circle Credit Union began at the teller line and wound through multiple departments, with each new role preparing ...
45 Interviews In 30 Days: How Travis Credit Union Fixed Its Contact Center
Aaron Passman
October 27, 2025
The California cooperative turned a call center crisis into a success story — starting with cutting the average wait time from 45 minutes to three.
