Inside the Vault with NCBA

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

In this episode host, Peter Gwaltney is joined by Vice Chairman of the Independent Community Banker of America (ICBA), Russell Laffitte. Listen in as the two chat about advocacy, what the bank's role and focus should be with customer information, and Russell's leadership inside the ICBA. This episode is sponsored by, Pentegra.

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.