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.
10 Ways Credit Unions Support Back-To-School Season
As students head back to campus this fall, the nation’s financial cooperatives jump to the head of the class with creative community partnerships, classroom-ready resources, ...
U.S. Consumers Present A Mixed Bag Of Future Financial Sentiment
Recent studies reveal a slight uptick in optimism, but a growing share of Americans expect their finances to worsen during the next year.
It’s Not A Core Conversion, It’s A Systems Upgrade
From bonuses to candy budgets, Credit Union 1 and Purdue FCU offer tips to successfully manage one of financial services’ biggest hurdles.
7 Smart Loans For Life’s Big Moments
From funerals to education to gender-affirming care and beyond, credit unions are punching up the personal loan.
Vantage West Pivots With Its Digital Banking Brand
A year after launching its HUSTL digital banking brand, the Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Building Vibrant Communities
A midyear look back at how credit unions are lifting up their communities in ways that go beyond just banking.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
Revisiting some of the unique strategies financial cooperatives are using to drive long-term success and sustainable organic growth.
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Driving Employee Engagement
From innovative training strategies to change management and more, here’s a look back at how credit unions are empowering their staff to serve members and ...
Best Of 2025 (So Far): Supporting Member Financial Wellbeing
From access to education and beyond, credit unions are putting members first in a way that’s not just about banking – it’s about financial empowerment. ...
From Internship To Credit Union Career
With the academic year over, students across the country are moving into internships — some of those young workers will be the future of the ...