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.

Who Are The “10 Coolest Brands In Banking?”
Aaron Passman
March 25, 2015
Innovative banking companies are turning heads. Credit unions can, too.
Land Of 10,000 Opportunities
Aaron Passman
March 23, 2015
Minnesota’s SPIRE FCU ran a tight operation to survive the recession. And when the economy turned around, the credit union had a plan in place ...
The No-Regrets Expansion Plan
Aaron Passman
March 19, 2015
Three tips from Lake State on how to enter a new market.
Go East, Wright-Patt
Aaron Passman
March 19, 2015
A hub-and-spoke strategy and outbound calling are just two pieces of the strategic puzzle that Wright-Patt Credit Union pieced together for its move into a ...
P2P Payments Go Mainstream With Membership
Aaron Passman
March 18, 2015

Veridian Credit Union waited for peer payment technology to fully mature before adopting it. Now members and the institution are reaping the rewards.
The Link Between Call Centers And Net Promoter Scores
Aaron Passman
March 11, 2015
The kind of service that boosts the scores also serves as a guide for improving call center operations.
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.
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