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.
One Loan Leads To Another
An Alaskan credit union boosts credit card market penetration from an unlikely source — auto loans.
Interior FCU Coaches Members On How To Protect Sensitive Information
The DC-based credit union uses an interactive guide to help members protect themselves against I.D. theft and fraud.
A New Life For HARP Refinances
With the extension of the federal government’s HARP deadline, credit unions like Desert Schools are continuing to find refinancing success.
Cloud Storage Adds Value To Online Services
Digital FCU’s VP of information systems discusses the technology that allows members to conduct business from anywhere in the country.
Today’s Technology Helps Mitigate Loss Among Riskier Borrowers
Credit unions are using resources such as GPS tracking devices and starter-interrupt systems to help members with low credit scores and questionable histories purchase cars.
The Next Chapter
How America’s Credit Union uses bankruptcy scores to improve its loan decision-making process.
The Meaning Of LIFE
How Orange County’s Credit Union lives its promise to be “with you all the way.”
Engage The Next Generation Of Cooperative Leaders
How California’s First Financial turns inexperienced job seekers into the torchbearers of its brand for years to come.
How Would Martin Luther King Jr. Speak To Us Today?
The exam process in North Carolina is compromising cooperative values and critical aspects of the credit union system.
The Opportunity In The NCUA Board Appointment
Credit unions should seek to ensure that the appointment process restores confidence in the political process.