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.
Brent Rempe On Leadership
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
Banking Isn’t What It Used To Be
Stablecoins, AI, and open banking -- CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on what's working and what's coming in the payments space.
How Blue FCU Measures What Really Matters
The Wyoming cooperative combines custom impact measurements with traditional KPIs to track progress on its 10-year strategic plan.
Members Don’t Just Need A Partner, They Need A Copilot.
Roughly 80% of True Sky FCU members have used its free credit review service, which helps the cooperative deepen relationships while members improve their financial ...
Back To School Hits The Wallet
The cost of returning to the classroom has increased more than 35% in the past decade, putting the pinch on parents and students alike.
10 Ways Credit Unions Support Back-To-School Season
As students head back to campus this fall, the nation’s financial cooperatives jump to the head of the class with creative community partnerships, classroom-ready resources, ...
U.S. Consumers Present A Mixed Bag Of Future Financial Sentiment
Recent studies reveal a slight uptick in optimism, but a growing share of Americans expect their finances to worsen during the next year.
It’s Not A Core Conversion, It’s A Systems Upgrade
From bonuses to candy budgets, Credit Union 1 and Purdue FCU offer tips to successfully manage one of financial services’ biggest hurdles.
7 Smart Loans For Life’s Big Moments
From funerals to education to gender-affirming care and beyond, credit unions are punching up the personal loan.
Vantage West Pivots With Its Digital Banking Brand
A year after launching its HUSTL digital banking brand, the Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach.