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.
How AI Improved Training At Premier America
Aaron Passman
April 7, 2025
The California cooperative uses artificial intelligence to help staff build rapport with members. Employees love it, efficiency is up, and service is better than ever.
Embracing ARMs And Battling Members’ Misconceptions
Aaron Passman
March 31, 2025
With adjustable-rate mortgages back in fashion, credit unions are educating members about the ins and outs of these products, dispelling misunderstandings along the way.
Celebrating 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact
Aaron Passman
March 31, 2025
From shaping the industry’s approach to data to framing the conversation around key industry issues, here’s a look at the impact we’ve made — and ...
Navigant Levels Up Its Data-Driven Branching Strategy
Aaron Passman
March 23, 2025
The Rhode Island-based credit union is using internal and third-party data to better understand branch traffic patterns and consumer banking behaviors — and the results ...
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.