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.

How To Get A Foot In The Schoolroom Door
Aaron Passman
March 2, 2015
Four tips from Apple and Suncoast credit unions on gaining access to schools and establishing a student-run branch.
6 Tips To Host Electrifying Employee Events
Aaron Passman
March 2, 2015
The line between fun and meaningful is a moving target, but these two credit unions have some golden rules that help them hit the bull’s-eye ...
Need Expertise? Take Expertise. Got A Branch? Give A Branch.
Aaron Passman
February 23, 2015
The financial system is ripe for enhanced cooperation between leagues, CUSOs, credit unions, and talented individuals.
7 Secrets For Merger Success
Aaron Passman
February 23, 2015
These best practices will ensure your next merger won’t be your last.
The Mighty Mobile Opportunity
Aaron Passman
February 19, 2015
How credit unions are using payments, loan applications, and location-based offers to build a big user experience in a small delivery channel.
Split Leadership Helps Honor Keep It Local
Aaron Passman
January 23, 2015
Honor Credit Union formed an independent executive team to build on the knowledge of merged staff members and succeed in a new market.
Core Conversion At The Helm
Aaron Passman
January 20, 2015
A Q&A on core conversion strategies with the controller of Northwest Federal Credit Union.
First Imperial Grows Deposits While Shrinking Payday Lenders’ Market
Aaron Passman
January 12, 2015
This California credit union grows deposits by focusing on checking account, and loan growth among members other financial institutions rebuff.
What Role Did The Practitioners Council Play In NCUA’s Revised Risk-Based Capital Rule?
Aaron Passman
January 12, 2015
If NCUA implemented the role of the practitioners in the spirit of member participation, then the precedent could be an important milestone in how the ...
NCUA Pays Big Attention To Small Credit Unions