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.
Georgia United Turns The Tide On Membership Growth
Aaron Passman
January 26, 2026
After years of declining membership, a new growth strategy and snappy catch phrase is paying off for the southern credit union.
FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes
Aaron Passman
January 12, 2026
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
Jim Morrell On Leadership
Aaron Passman
January 12, 2026
The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking ...
Now’s The Time For Credit Union Succession Planning
Aaron Passman
January 5, 2026
The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to ...
How Patelco Credit Union Simplified Succession Planning
Aaron Passman
January 5, 2026
The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
Aaron Passman
December 22, 2025
Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit ...
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
December 15, 2025
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
December 15, 2025
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the ...
Inside Core Week On CreditUnions.com: Top Providers, Smart Strategies, And Credit Union Stories
Aaron Passman
December 1, 2025
Driving digital delivery? Evaluating vendor platforms? Sharpening tech strategy for a new year? This week of insights is built for credit union leaders looking to ...
Financial Coaching Transforms Members’ Lives At Vantage West
Aaron Passman
November 19, 2025
The Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach to financial education and community partnerships to better serve the needs of its market.