Washington, DC – Callahan & Associates, a leading provider in performance measurement,
leadership development, strategic advisory, and community development for credit unions, is excited
to announce the acquisition of Quantum Governance, a nationally recognized consulting firm
specializing in governance and strategy.

The collaboration unites Callahan’s market-leading capabilities with Quantum Governance’s proven
governance and strategy expertise. Together, the organizations will deliver enhanced services designed
to strengthen leadership, improve governance, and foster innovation across the credit union
movement.

“Governance is one of the most pressing challenges credit unions face today, and it’s an area
where we’ve wanted to provide deeper support” said Jon Jeffreys, CEO at Callahan & Associates.
“Quantum Governance brings unmatched expertise in this space, making this partnership a natural
extension of our leadership development practice. Their work is essential to helping boards and
executives lead effectively, and we’re excited to combine our strengths to deliver even greater
impact for credit unions.”

Quantum Governance will operate as a Callahan & Associates company, retaining its current staff and
branding to ensure seamless continuity for their credit union and nonprofit clients. Founded over a
decade ago by governance expert Michael Daigneault, this transition represents an important evolution
in the firm’s original purpose to partner with mission-driven leaders to enhance governance and
strategy effectiveness for exceptional outcomes.

“We are thrilled to be joining forces with Callahan & Associates to grow our mission and serve our
clients with even greater access to industry platforms, data, and opportunities for new product
development. We remain committed to meeting the evolving needs of credit union and nonprofit
leadership — both executives and volunteers.” said Quantum Governance CEO Jennie Boden.
#LeadershipEvolutionStartsHere

About Callahan & Associates:
For over 40 years, Callahan & Associates has been instrumental in guiding credit union leaders to make
informed strategic decisions to ensure their long-term relevance. They accomplish this by helping credit
unions measure performance, identify strategic opportunities, and build collaborative networks, all
through a mission-focused lens. Learn more at www.callahan.com.

About Quantum Governance, L3C:
Quantum Governance, L3C offers governance and strategy assessment, consulting, and facilitation
services to credit unions, nonprofits, associations, corporations, and government entities. The firm is
guided by CEO Jennie Boden and by their purpose to partner with mission-driven leaders to enhance
governance and strategy effectiveness for exceptional outcomes

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