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 Unions’ Auto Market Share Hits All-Time High
Despite all the challenges associated with buying a car right now, more consumers than ever are turning to credit unions for auto loans.
How Data Analytics Helps Peoples Advantage Fulfill Its CDFI Mandate
New tools have allowed the Virginia-based credit union to maintain certification while getting staff buy-in on goals that grow the business and improve the lives of those it serves.
How COVID-19 Pushed The SECU Foundation Out Of Its Comfort Zone
More targeted giving and other changes helped the foundation make a bigger difference in the lives of North Carolinians — especially those in rural and low-income communities.
7 Ways To Help Members Stretch Their Dollars As Prices Surge
Inflation in the United States has reached a 40-year high. Food and gas prices have spiked. But credit unions are stepping in to help members stretch their dollars to the max.
Women CEOs On Leadership
In honor of International Women’s Day, CreditUnions.com offers insight into what makes an effective leader from women executives across the industry.
6 Credit Unions Dish On Data Dashboards And Enterprise Collaboration (Part 1)
Making the most of business intelligence involves building bridges between departments byte by byte.
Kellogg Community Balances Loan Growth With Member Impact
The Michigan-based credit union expects to reach $1 billion in assets within three years yet remains focused on delivering value.
How Being ‘Unapologetically Different’ Helped Buckeye State’s Turnaround
A focus on reining in costs and changing organizational culture have transformed the Ohio-based institution.
Fight Fire With Funds
How Redwood Credit Union pushed more than $30 million to communities impacted by the most destructive wildfire in California state history.
Seattle Credit Unions Invest Together In Affordable Housing
Five cooperatives provide the final piece of public-private funding needed to launch a 277-unit project in suburban King County.
