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