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.
Kellogg Community Balances Loan Growth With Member Impact
Aaron Passman
February 28, 2022
Substantial loan growth is helping propel Kellogg Community Credit Union ($818.1M, Battle Creek, MI) toward the $1 billion-asset mark. But rather than concentrating on asset ...
How Being ‘Unapologetically Different’ Helped Buckeye State’s Turnaround
Aaron Passman
February 7, 2022
A focus on reining in costs and changing organizational culture have transformed the Ohio-based institution.
The Power of the Cooperative at Work: The Gregory’s Story
Aaron Passman
September 29, 2021
Seth and Lindsey Gregory had done all the right things to afford their first home and start a family. Life, however, sometimes throws a curve ...
What’s In A Name: CRO
Aaron Passman
June 28, 2021
Susan Fogarty brings wealth management and not-for-profit experiences to CAP COM FCU as it restructures under a member-impact umbrella.
How To Live The Pelican State Of Mindlouisi
Aaron Passman
December 9, 2019
Pelican State Credit Union’s blog is more about life and community than conversion rates and click-throughs.
A Merger Of Equals Melds Leaders And Boards
Aaron Passman
November 1, 2019
The formation of Lake Trust Credit Union in 2010 presented challenges and opportunities in seamlessly integrating the upper tiers of credit union management.
Fostering Small Business In The Big Apple
Aaron Passman
October 15, 2019
One New York credit union nurtures startups and established businesses in the nation’s most competitive city.
Face-To-Face Communication Moves Online
Aaron Passman
October 15, 2019
Teachers Federal Credit Union uses Facebook to inform members during times of emergency.
4 Secrets Of A Mortgage Leader
Aaron Passman
June 29, 2018
Lake Michigan Credit Union partners with other lenders and an HGTV star to take the top spot in regional market share.