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.
Aging Is An Adventure At My Credit Union
Aaron Passman
March 16, 2026
A 55+ member club is helping the Minnesota cooperative strengthen long term relationships, support active aging, and rethink how it serves members later in life.
Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
March 9, 2026
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by ...
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
March 3, 2026
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
March 2, 2026
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
At Ardent Credit Union, Deposits Are A ‘Slam Dunk’
Aaron Passman
March 2, 2026
The Philadelphia-area cooperative scores among rate-shopping members with a co-branded certificate that links savings returns to college basketball results.
What’s Job No. 2?
Aaron Passman
March 2, 2026
CreditUnions.com is all-in on growth and marketing this week, spotlighting real-world strategies that help cooperatives serve members for life, invest in people, expand their impact, ...
The Numbers That Matter Most To Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
February 23, 2026
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU
Aaron Passman
February 16, 2026
How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
February 9, 2026
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
February 2, 2026
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.