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.

Credit Union Industry Commentary

NCUA Pays Big Attention To Small Credit Unions

New Jersey de novo says it’s well capitalized but heavily restricted, and CEO has some suggestions for working together.
Features

First Imperial Grows Deposits While Shrinking Payday Lenders’ Market

This California credit union grows deposits by focusing on checking account, and loan growth among members other financial institutions rebuff.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

What Role Did The Practitioners Council Play In NCUA’s Revised Risk-Based Capital Rule?

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 ...
Credit Union Industry Commentary

Will NCUA’s Revised RBC Rule Benefit From Banking Regulators’ Experience?

A speech by the vice chair of the FDIC should be top of mind as the industry considers the new risk-based capital proposal.
Features

5 Ways To Work With Non-FI Cooperatives

Lessons from five credit unions on the benefits of grocery co-op partnerships.
Industry Insights

2015 Callahan Guide CUts To The Core

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 ...
Features

Credit Union Resolutions For 2014

The industry shares its collective priorities for 2014 and beyond.
Features

Anatomy Of A Big Thinker: An Update On Guthrie Federal Credit Union

The Pennsylvania institution has struck a balance between growth and stability.
Features

Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture: An Update On Veridian Credit Union

The Veridian Experience has guided the credit union for more than 30 years. It continues to guide the Iowa cooperative today.
Features

Anatomy Of A Living Brand: An Update On Wright-Patt Credit Union

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 ...
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