FUQUAY-VARINA, North Carolina (July 18, 2022) – Fidelity Bank is pleased to announce Peter Silva has joined its team in Mooresville as Government Guaranteed Lending Vice President and Business Development Officer. In his new position, Mr. Silva is responsible for developing and managing business banking relationships nationally, as well as, contributing to the sales efforts of the Fidelity Bank.

Peter has thirty-two years of financial experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Bank, he worked for United Community Bank as a Vice President Small Business Association Business Development Officer. He also held banking positions at PNC Bank, SunTrust Bank, BBVA Compass Bank, and Washington Mutual.

Mr. Silva graduated from Troy State University with an Associates in Science in Political Science, a Bachelor of Science in Political Science (Pre-Law) with a Minor in Business Administration, and a Master of Science in Public Administration and Criminology. He is also a graduate of Florida State University College of Law with a Juris Master’s in Financial Regulation and Compliance. In addition, Peter is a member of the National Association of Guaranteed Government Lenders. He currently resides in Mooresville with his wife, Jacqueline Silva, and has two children.