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TYSONS CORNER, Va.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) is pleased to announce that Karen Barrons has joined Cardinal as Assistant Vice President, Manager of Cardinalas Fredericksburg Banking Office, located 501 C Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VA.

"We are pleased to have a business professional with Karenas experience join Cardinalas talented retail team"

Barrons, most recently Branch Manager for Wells Fargo Bank, began her banking career with NationsBank (now Bank of America) in Okinawa, Japan, where her husband was stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to Wells Fargo, she has served as an Officer with San Diego National Bank and the Bank of Marion, in Marion, IL.

A resident of Stafford County for the past seven years, Barrons holds a Bacheloras degree in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii. She has volunteered her time with Fredericksburg Area Food Bank, United Way, Hope Center, and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Program.

aWe are pleased to have a business professional with Karenas experience join Cardinalas talented retail team,a said Alice Frazier. aShe is an outstanding banker whose local expertise will effectively serve the needs of our clients in the Fredericksburg market.a

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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