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.
Uncertainty Grows For Credit Unions Tied To Government Employees
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
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
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
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 ...
Wright-Patt’s ‘Wheels For Work’ Keeps Rolling Along
For more than five years, a second-chance auto loan program has helped credit- and income-challenged members buy a car, even when they don’t qualify via ...
American 1 Promotes Financial Wellness From Shelter To Stability
A partnership that helps the homeless wouldn’t be nearly as successful without the right people in the right seats — but that means more than ...
How American 1 Helps The Homeless Get Back On Their Feet
A partnership between the Michigan-based credit union and a local shelter is changing lives and gradually expanding to other parts of the state.
What Do Credit Union Leaders Want From The New NCUA Chair?
With a new chairman in place, leaders from across the industry offer their hopes and wish lists for the latest iteration of the NCUA board.
Insights From The Outside: Christopher Hendry
The IC Federal Credit Union chief reflects on how decades spent outside of financial services have shaped his approach to credit union leadership.