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.
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 ...
Will NCUA’s Revised RBC Rule Benefit From Banking Regulators’ Experience?
Aaron Passman
January 12, 2015
A speech by the vice chair of the FDIC should be top of mind as the industry considers the new risk-based capital proposal.
5 Ways To Work With Non-FI Cooperatives
Aaron Passman
December 24, 2014
Lessons from five credit unions on the benefits of grocery co-op partnerships.
2015 Callahan Guide CUts To The Core
Aaron Passman
December 1, 2014
Our 2015 Market Share Guide to Credit Union Core Processors dives deeper into the data than ever before, and provides new ways of looking at ...
Credit Union Resolutions For 2014
Aaron Passman
August 18, 2014
The industry shares its collective priorities for 2014 and beyond.
Anatomy Of A Big Thinker: An Update On Guthrie Federal Credit Union
Aaron Passman
October 16, 2013
The Pennsylvania institution has struck a balance between growth and stability.
Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture: An Update On Veridian Credit Union
Aaron Passman
October 14, 2013
The Veridian Experience has guided the credit union for more than 30 years. It continues to guide the Iowa cooperative today.
Anatomy Of A Living Brand: An Update On Wright-Patt Credit Union
Aaron Passman
October 14, 2013
WPCU is gearing up for the sixth installment of its popular Savings Race challenge; the stakes are higher, but so is the credit union’s commitment ...



NCUA Pays Big Attention To Small Credit Unions