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 Set To Focus On Hiring In 2023
Aaron Passman
December 12, 2022
A Callahan & Associates survey of cooperatives across the asset spectrum reveals an emphasis on recruitment and retention as well as institutional culture.
Impact Strategies From November 2022
Aaron Passman
November 28, 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Impact Strategies From October 2022
Aaron Passman
October 24, 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
Fighting Food Insecurity 1 Financial Lesson At A Time
Aaron Passman
October 10, 2022
A pilot program is making financial literacy information available in food banks as part of a long-term push by the league to fight food insecurity ...
Personal Savings Rate Plummets
Aaron Passman
October 9, 2022
After a pandemic-era spike, American consumers are saving at a lower rate than they have in over a decade.
Rebound And Reboot: Why Credit Unions Are Set For A Surge In Private Student Lending
Attrition in the space will drive demand to traditional deposit-backed institutions. In turn, colleges and universities will seek stable, community-focused institutions that can support families.
Impact Strategies From September 2022
Aaron Passman
September 26, 2022
A look inside strategies and programs that are helping credit unions of all sizes make a difference in the communities they serve.
Neobank Growth Slips After 2020 Peak
Aaron Passman
September 19, 2022
The number of neobanks launching around the world has fallen significantly, but that doesn’t mean fintech adoption rates are following suit.
Impact Strategies From August 2022
Aaron Passman
August 29, 2022
A look back at recent stories of how credit unions are making a difference in the communities they serve.
Impact Strategies From July 2022
Aaron Passman
July 25, 2022
A look back at stories from the last month showcasing how credit unions are making a difference in ways that go way beyond just banking.