Inside the Vault with NCBA

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 [email protected], 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.