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.

1 Betty, 2 Betty…
Aaron Passman
April 28, 2016
A Tennessee credit union uses humor and star power to appeal to its mature demographic.
A Communal Approach to Drive Membership
Listerhill Credit Union seamlessly integrates its “Pick 5” program into a tier of community-oriented initiatives.
Affinity Federal’s Steady Hand Yields Dynamic Results
Aaron Passman
April 26, 2016
Sticking to its roots kept this New Jersey credit union standing firm in uncertain times.
Stories from the Trenches: Patelco, GTE Post Positive 2010 First Quarter Results
Aaron Passman
April 26, 2016
Patelco and GTE manage expenses and asset quality to earn their way back.
The New Attitude in Collections Is Give, Not Take
Aaron Passman
April 22, 2016
What your collection department can do to achieve success and stay “the good guys” in a tough economic and media environment.
Message To The Masses
Aaron Passman
April 19, 2016
Electronic delivery channels have expanded credit unions’ reach, but effectively marketing through those services takes its own strategy.
A Strategy To Build Non-Interest Income One Transaction At A Time
Aaron Passman
April 18, 2016
How an Iowa credit union increased its interchange revenue by 41% over four years.
The Catch 22 Of Landing Federal Grant Money
Aaron Passman
April 7, 2016
After partnering with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, Grafton Suburban discovered that first mortgage applicants who qualified for grants were hard to find.
Healthcare In The House
Surrounded by companies with generous benefits, Redstone leveraged an on-site clinic to attract talent and cut medical costs.
Leading From The Back Office
Redstone Federal Credit Union is reshaping the institution and adding direct revenue to the bottom line by adding core capabilities and hiring desirable developer talent.