Inside the Vault with NCBA

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 Nort...

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 y...

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 Beau...

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 ...

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 s...

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 mort...

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 a...

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...

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 S...

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. ...

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 conn...

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 Manage...

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 ...