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.

An NCUA Slowdown, Leadership Lessons, And More: Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC 2025
Aaron Passman
March 5, 2025
The second day of the industry’s annual event included insights into how the regulator and Congress operate, as well as leadership lessons from a basketball ...
Chaos, Taxation, And More: Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC 2025
Aaron Passman
March 4, 2025
The first full day of the Governmental Affairs Conference included a frank assessment of threats to the credit union tax status, news about the future ...
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Digital
Callahan & Associates, Inc.
March 4, 2025

This year’s finalists are leading the way with digital experiences focused on everything from family banking to omnichannel service, personalized experiences, and more.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Member Engagement
This year’s finalists focus on deepening relationships to drive top-of-wallet status and keep credit unions top of mind.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Analytics
This year's finalists help credit unions do more with data to grow their business and increase efficiency.
Uncertainty Grows For Credit Unions Tied To Government Employees
Aaron Passman
March 3, 2025
A substantial portion of the industry is built around serving federal government employees. With federal jobs potentially in jeopardy, credit unions are preparing diverse responses.
How Analytics Combats Attrition At CEFCU
Aaron Passman
March 3, 2025
The Illinois-based credit union has used analytics, AI, and more old-fashioned methods to keep members and deepen relationships.
Boosting Revenue And Building Trust With Auto Insurance
Aaron Passman
February 23, 2025
With premiums rising and some consumers letting coverage lapse, auto insurance is increasingly both a value add and a vital member service.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Lending
This year's finalists are reshaping how credit unions approach lending thanks to increased efficiencies, AI, and more.
Say Hello To Help
Aaron Passman
February 10, 2025
A partnership between a North Florida credit union and United Way’s local 211 service addresses an array of social challenges while establishing the cooperative as ...