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.
At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
Aaron Passman
December 22, 2025
Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit ...
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
December 15, 2025
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
December 15, 2025
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the ...
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.
