Inside the Vault with NCBA

Host Peter Gwaltney welcomes to the vault Roxboro Savings Bank, CEO Keith Epstein, and Centrant Community Capital President David Bennett. Listen in; Pete asks the experts Bennett and Epstein about housing investments, the prospects of new affordable housing programs, and more. This episode is sponsored by Centrant Community Capital; to learn more, visit www.centrant.org  

Host Peter Gwaltney welcomes to the vault Senator and Vice President of Business Development at The Fidelity Bank, Senator David Craven. Senator Craven shares how his passion for his community started at an early age and is a pivotal part of his career as not only a Banker but as a North Carolina Senator. As a Randolph County native, the Senator discussed with Peter how dedicated he is to serving his community and the State of North Carolina. This episode is sponsored by the NCBA Young Bankers 2022 Annual Leadership Conference at the Beaufort Hotel in Beaufort, North Carolina, held on October 23-25th. Visit www.ncbankers.org for more information.

Host Peter Gwaltney invites to the vault ABA Chief Political Strategist Rob Engstrom to share his insights into the strategies with the recent finance topics in the political arena today. Rob leads the ABA in political engagement operations and oversees the alliance between the ABA and the state bankers association partners across the country. Listen in as Peter and Rob dive into the latest financial industry and its role in this year's political climate. This episode is brought to you by The Women in Finance ForumVisit www.ncbankers.org for more information.

Host Peter Gwaltney welcomes to the vault the newly elected NCAB Chair, President, and CEO of Fidelity Bank, Mary Willis. Listen in as Mary shares her goals, insights, and plans as the new NCBA Chair. This episode is sponsored by, NC Bankers Association The Women in Finance Forum, on  November 17, 2022 at Hilton Raleigh, North Hills. Visit www.ncbankers.org for more information, and to sign up today!

Host Peter Gwaltney is back with Season three of Inside the Vault with NCBA. This episode features President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Tom Barkin. Listen in as Tom and Peter discuss the Federal Reserve Bank, its functionality, its economic goals, and what it means for you, the "Banker." This episode is sponsored by, the NCBA Young Bankers 2022 Annual Leadership Conference at the Beaufort Hotel in Beaufort, North Carolina held on October 23-25th. Visit www.ncbankers.org for more information.

In this episode of Inside the Vault with NCBA, we want to take another look back into seasons one and two before we head out on our summer break. Inside the Vault has featured many interesting topics and guests; Three NCBA Hall of Fame Inductees, Banking Industry Regulators, Topics on DEI and where the industry is going, many conversations with Bankers, and so much more. As we take a short pause for the summer, take a moment to go back and re-listen to past episodes as you enjoy your summer. Inside, the Vault will return on August 10 as your host Peter Gwaltney invites you inside the Vault with many new banking experts and industry topics. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Inside the Vault with NCBA or a topic or a banking expert you would like to hear in an upcoming episode, please visit www.ncbankers.org to learn more. 

In this week's episode, we want to look back at some of our season topics impacting our industry today. During season one Peter sat down with Jim Sills, our NCBA Chairman, to discuss his plans and path as the new NCBA Chairman. Take a look back to Season 1, Episode 3, to hear more. Inside the Vault is packed with a wide range of Banking industry experts, and season 2 has more to come. Inside, the Vault will take a short pause starting on June 29th and will return on August 10th. Please tune in on June 15th as Peter returns to the Vault with another banking expert before hitting our summer break. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Inside the Vault with NCBA or a topic or a banking expert you would like to hear in an upcoming episode, please visit www.ncbankers.org and contact us today. 

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined in the vault with Rod Alba, Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel for mortgage markets at the American Bankers Association. Rod's experience as a legislative counsel to the Mortgage Bankers Association and as a legislative consultant in the financial industry makes him one of the top mortgage experts on mortgage economic issues. Listen in as Rod shares where the market is headed and current mortgage issues in today's economy. Want to be a sponsor of Inside the Vault with NCBA? Visit www.ncbankers.org/in-the-vault/ to learn more today. 

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined in the vault with Robin Pugh, President/CEO at DarkTower. Listen in as Robin shares her insights about Cyber Crime and the impact it has on the banking industry and the right tools and partners can help you negate the “murky waters”.  This episode is presented by the North Carolina Bankers Association 126th Annual Convention at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club June 12-15, 2022 in Florida. To learn more about the NCBA's Annual convention, visit our website at www.ncbankers.org.  We hope to see you there! 

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined in the vault with Nikita Pearson, Deputy to the Chairman for External Affairs and Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (FDIC). Listen in as Nikita shares how promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility among the FDIC's 6,000 employees is key to the banking industry and its future. This week's episode is presented by  The North Carolina Young Bankers School Initiative. To learn more about the NCYB Bankers in School Initiative visit https://ncbankers.org/.  

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined in the vault with Sultan Meghji, the former Chief Innovation Officer of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Listen in as Meghji shares insights on the digital future of the banking industry and his thoughts on thought leadership for the financial industry and the direction it is headed. This episode is sponsored by RMA Commercial Lending School. If you're interested in learning more about the RMA Commercial Lending school, visit www.ncbankers.org/rma.  

Peter Gwaltney is joined by guest host Stacey P. Webb of A Niche N Time Productions, the podcast producer of Inside the Vault with NCBA. In this episode, Stacey asks Peter to share more on how Inside the Vault came to fruition, a look into future episodes, and more about the NCBA as an organization. This episode is brought to you by The Senior Leadership Development Institute. To learn more about how you can join the waitlist for SLDI in 2023, contact Blair Jernigan at blair@ncbankers.org, or visit www.ncbankers.org.  

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by Adam Currie, Chief Banking Officer at First Bank in Greensboro, NC. Adam shares how First Bank gives back to its community through a long term partnership that is built into their banking culture. Listen in as Peter and Adam talk more about Project Launch and the many initiatives they have available across the Carolinas. Centrant Community Capital sponsors this week's episode. 

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by Bea Etheridge, Banking Officer | Branch Manager II at United Bank. Ms. Bea has been in the financial industry for over twenty years and actively serves above twenty boards and servers on the NCBA DEI Council. Listen in as Peter and Bea talk about the importance of DEI and its financial impact it has on the community. Community Bank Services (CBS)  sponsors this week's episode. 

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by Melissa Marsal, Chief Operating Officer of West Town Bank & Trust, and Justin Fischer, Co-Founder & CEO of RiskScout. Listen in as Melissa and Justin share their experiences with the benefits and the “Risk” with the financial industry with banking in hemp, cannabis, private ATMs, crypto, MSBs, and more.  RiskScout sponsors this week's episode.

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by Nathan Batts, Senior Vice President, and Counsel of the NCBA. Since joining NCBA in 2005, Nathan has worked on federal and state legislative and regulatory matters, is a registered lobbyist in North Carolina, and advises the association and its subsidiaries. Listen in as Nathan and Peter take a deep dive into the NCBA and its involvement with legislative financial policies and regulatory processes. FHLBank Atlanta sponsors this week's episode.

Host Peter Gwaltney opens season two with NCBA Professor of Banking at Appalachian State University, Harry Davis, Ph.D. Dr. Davis is the Professor of Banking (1980) and Economist (1982) of the NC Bankers Association. Listen in as Dr. Davis shares economic forecasts and his passion for teaching and learning with the North Carolina School of Banking. The North Carolina School of Banking sponsors this episode.

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by Chief Financial Officer at Belmont Savings Bank, SSB, and Chairman, Young Bankers Group, Chad Hammond. As a North Carolina School of Banking graduate, Hammond shares about a community bank's role at the local and national levels and its community involvement. Hammond shares that the most significant part of the Young Bankers has provided him with professional development and personal growth connections in the council full of mentors who bring new ideas and perspectives to every meeting. Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG) sponsors this episode.This episode ends our season one of Inside the Vault with NCBA. Season 1 was packed with amazing guests and covered many topics in the financial industry. Join us for Season 2, as Peter opens the vault to many new guests like Harry Davis to chat about the 2022 Economic Forecasts, Nathan Batts, Senior Vice President, and Counsel of the NCBA, and many others starting January 12th, 2022. 

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by Managing Director, Human Resources, First Carolina Bank, Shannon Sutton. Sutton was recently named by the American Bankers Association as one of fifteen “Most Powerful Women in Banking 2021”, she is truly a leader, has endless potential and inspires people each and every day. Listen in as they talk about Shannons passion, dedication and leadership in the financial industry. Strategic Resource Management (SRM) sponsors this episode.

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by NCBA Hall of Fame Inductee and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Truist Financial Corporation Kelly S. King. Listen in as King shares how growing up on a farm and learning how hard work is critical in business. King has served in many leadership roles throughout his career, including 35 years as part of the executive leadership team, and he shares that it's not what you do; it matters how you do it.  The Fulcrum Group sponsors this episode.

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by NCBA Hall of Fame Inductee and Lumbee Guaranty Bank, Chairman of the Board, Larry R. Chavis. Listen in as Larry talks about how he still enjoys the opportunities to interact with bank customers, shareholders, and employees in his almost fifty years in banking. Larry shares the importance of putting a solid team of leaders to maintain a successful history and foundation that the Lumbee Guaranty Bank started in 1987 as the president and CEO. Harland Clarke sponsors this episode.

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by recently inducted to the NCBA Hall of Fame and North State Bank, President and CEO Larry Barbour. Larry began the formation of North State Bank in 1999, seeking individuals who shared his vision of creating a bank guided by its core values. Listen in as Larry talks about how a business leader needs to have a growth mindset and how his "key business tip" is "friendship" with your staff and your clients. S&P Global sponsors this episode.

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by the newly appointed Commissioner of Banks, Katie Bosken. She was appointed by Governor Roy Copper and is the first woman in North Carolina history to hold the office of Commissioner of Banks. Katie shares insights into the dual banking system and the history of NC Banking. As the New "Regulator," Katie's expertise as a bank lawyer brings new visions to the banking industry, along with her passion and her dedication to helping others.Bankers Alliance sponsors this episode.

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by First Bank of Hendersonville, Business Development Officer Vivian Bolanos. Listen as Vivian shares how her career started in Cuenca, Ecuador, in her 3rd year of law school. She and her husband made the tough choice for their family to leave law school and move to the US, capitalize on the opportunities, and the American Dream. Vivian shares how she wanted to be given a chance to prove how hard work, dedication, and passion for others can impact a career. She chose a career in banking as it allowed her to help others within her community and the Diversion, Equity, and Inclusion space, which has helped her fulfill her passion for making a difference in people's lives. This episode is sponsored by BankTalentHQ

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by the COO of First Carolina Bank, Kristen Brabble, and Chair of the NC Young Bankers Advisory Council. Kristen shares her experience and the leaders and team members that have influenced her career path. Kristen's focus has been on creating a team that shares her passion for community involvement and the importance of bankers giving back. This episode is sponsored by SBS CyberSecurity. 

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by the CEO of United Bank, Jim Edwards. Inside this episode, Peter chats with Jim about his experience with small-town banks and their growth. Jim shares how significant the involvement of young bankers is and how their leadership will impact the banking industry with fresh ideas and becoming the next generation of leaders across the country. This episode is sponsored by Financial PSI

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by David Barksdale, President & CEO of Piedmont Federal Savings Bank in Winston-Salem. Inside this episode, Peter and David talk about David's impressive career, his mentors, and how throughout his career he has adapted and pushed for integration and practical banking industry improvements. Promontory MortgagePath sponsors the episode. 

In this episode host, Peter Gwaltney is joined by Cassi Chandler, CEO and Managing Partner of Vigeo Alliance to discuss DEI and the banking industry's efforts on DEI. This conversation tackles how to handle the uncomfortable DEI topics and bring those conversations to the forefront. This episode is sponsored by IntraFi Network.

Host Peter Gwaltney is joined by newly inducted NCBA Chairman and President and CEO of M&F Bank in Durham, Jim Sills. Listen as the two discuss Jim's plans and path concerning where he sees the industry is headed and his overall goals during his time as Chairman. This episode is sponsored by Bankers Healthcare Group.

In this episode, host Peter Gwaltney sits down with the NCBA Past Chairman and Market Leader of North Carolina for TD Bank, Charles Frederick. Peter takes us back to Charles's time as virtual chairman and his experience with the banking industry. This episode is sponsored by DDI Technology.

Join your host, President, and CEO of NCBA,  Peter Gwaltney, as he sits down with the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks, Ray Grace. Listen in as they discuss Ray's important announcement and his thoughts on the direction of the banking industry.  This episode is sponsored by ICBA Securities. 

Join us for Inside the Vault with NCBA every two weeks starting June 9th. Listeners will hear North Carolina Bankers Association President and CEO Peter Gwaltney discuss hot topics, interview industry experts, and open the vault on important news in the financial services sector.