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.
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.
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 ...
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.
At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.