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.

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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
Blogs

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 ...
Features

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.
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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.
Blogs

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.
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How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact

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.
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Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.

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 ...
Blogs

Member Experience Is Everything

Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
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