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TYSONS CORNER, Va.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--The Board of Directors of Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) recently announced the election of Cheryl S. aLibbya Goldman as Vice President and Credit Administration Manager. Goldman will manage the lending operations unit and help maintain credit administration policies and procedures.

"We are excited to have a business professional of Libbyas caliber join Cardinalas talented team"

Goldman has over two decades of experience in the financial services sector, bringing particular strengths in operations and credit administration to Cardinal Bank. Most recently, Goldman was Senior Vice President and Manager of the Loan Administration Department for Millennium Bank.

aWe are excited to have a business professional of Libbyas caliber join Cardinalas talented team,a said Christopher W. Bergstrom, Chief Credit Officer. aHer experience and management skills will enhance our credit administration practices and procedures, and maintain our reputation of exceptional service and operational excellence.a

Goldman is a long-time resident of Centreville, Virginia.

About Cardinal Financial Corporation: Cardinal Financial Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, serves the Washington Metropolitan region through its wholly-owned subsidiary Cardinal Bank with 27 conveniently located banking offices. Cardinal also operates George Mason Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal First Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal Trust and Investment Services; and Wilson/Bennett Capital Management, Inc. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, visit our Web site at [ www.cardinalbank.com ] or call 703.584.3400.

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