NCBA Peer Groups

Exciting News! Announcing a strategic evolution of Peer Group Program

The NCBA is pleased to announce the strategic evolution of its popular member Peer Group program. The organization recognizes the significant value and success these groups have generated for our members. To ensure we can deliver an even higher level of service and build upon this strong foundation, the Association will implement a temporary pause in all Peer Group activities awaiting a strategic reformatting. We anticipate rolling out the brand new, elevated program in early Spring 2026.

The NCBA team is actively developing exciting concepts but remains highly receptive to suggestions and feedback from members as we build this new structure. Please continue to monitor our official newsletters and email communications for detailed information regarding the program’s relaunch.

For more information please reach out to Hillary@NCBankers.org

Historic peer group affinities:

Bank Trainers Peer Group

Chaired by: Ryan Morgan, North State Bank | Staff Liason: Teresa Satchell

The Bank Trainers Peer Group brings together professionals responsible for designing, delivering, and managing employee training within North Carolina banks. Whether their focus is onboarding, compliance, leadership development, or upskilling, members share ideas and challenges to strengthen learning programs across the industry. It’s a space for practical insight, collaboration, and staying ahead of the curve in bank training needs.

Chief Financial Officers Peer Group

Chaired by: Dave Sauls, Southern Bank & Trust Company | Staff Liaison: Suzanne Brooks

The role of the bank CFO/Controller is becoming increasingly challenging as interest margins are compressed, the accounting, tax and regulatory environment remain in a state of flux and competition is intensified.

Chief Credit Officers Peer Group

Chaired by: John Parker, KS Bank | Staff Liaison: Rocky Herring

Join this discussion with fellow Chief Credit Officers and similar roles. This peer group will facilitate conversations on essential information to make their banks and lenders more profitable and competitive.

Compliance Peer Group

Chaired by: Kevin Saunders, First Bank | Staff Liaison: Nathan Batts

Compliance in the banking industry is always evolving and it’s important for compliance officers to stay informed with new legislation and regulations coming out of D.C. This peer group is intended for compliance, security, and BSA officers.

Human Resources Peer Group

Chaired by: Amanda Lloyd, North State Bank | Staff Liaison: Lauren Perry

The NCBA Human Resources Peer Group connects HR professionals from banks across the state to share ideas, challenges, and solutions in today’s evolving workplace. Whether you’re navigating recruitment, retention, compensation, compliance, or culture—this group offers a space to learn from peers who understand the unique dynamics of banking HR.

Fraud Peer Group

Staff Liaison: Lynn Johnson

Stay ahead of evolving threats and connect with banking professionals across North Carolina who share your focus on fraud prevention and response. The NCBA Fraud Peer Group brings together fraud investigators, compliance officers, risk managers, and other bank staff to exchange insights, discuss emerging tactics, and explore effective strategies to protect customers and institutions alike.

Mutual Peer Group

Chaired by: Carrie Lackey, Taylorsville Savings Bank | Staff Liaison: Lynn Johnson

The mutual peer group, open to employees of mutual depository institutions, will serve as a gathering place to discuss issues unique to mutually-owned banks as well as important industry trends.

Risk Officer Peer Group

Chaired by: Sandra Gaskell, Piedmont Federal | Staff Liaison: Teresa Satchell

The Risk Officers Peer Group offers a platform for banking professionals to discuss emerging risks, regulatory challenges, and effective risk management strategies. This group fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing to strengthen risk oversight across North Carolina’s banking industry.

Carolinas CRA Resource Collaborative

Co-Chaired by: Sedrick McCallum, SouthState Bank & Lethia Mann, Regions Bank | Staff Liaison: David Bennett

The Carolinas CRA Resource Collaborative is a networking group for bank CRA professionals in North and South Carolina. The Collaborative meets several times per year, providing a forum for CRA professionals from banks of all sizes to learn, educate, collaborate and share CRA practices in order to better develop CRA programs that meet the needs of the communities they serve.