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.

AI

AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU

Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
From left: Dave Valentine, chief lending and strategy officer at Illinois-based Consumers Credit Union, and his dad, Mike Valentine, CEO of BCU.
Culture

A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines

For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons ...
Visions FCU ad for credit union home equity lending highlights a no-closing-cost HELOC using an image of a family at a water park and the message “Unlock Your Home’s Equity.”
Features

3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success

Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Colorful digital promo for Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union's Era's Tour-inspired HELOC campaign. It features bold “zero out-of-pocket costs” messaging and a call-to-action button.
Blogs

Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is

Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies ...
Features

Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans

Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Features

MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Circular infographic showing a headshot of Marina Miller, vice president of history and culture at SchoolsFirstFCU, centered within a five-part color chart labeled 25%, 25%, 25%, 15%, and 10%, with categories for meetings and events, strategic planning and leadership, learning and onboarding, projects and programs, and recognition and mentoring.
California

What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture

How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
California

2 Tactics To Increase Young Member Engagement

Youth banking programs, in-school branches, and a warm handoff to adulthood builds habits and relationships that last well beyond graduation.
Blogs

Coffee And A Smile? Not Good Enough.

Coffee and a smile still matter — they’re just not enough. That's why credit unions are redefining member experience across digital, data, and the entire ...
Arizona

The 3 C’s Of Contact Center Success

How communication, culture, and career opportunities shape high-performing credit union contact centers.
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