Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) is pleased to announce that Shannon Owens has joined the company as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of Cardinal's new Williamsburg Boulevard office in Arlington, Virginia. Williamsburg Boulevard, slated to open on Monday, May 23, 2011, will be its fourth Arlington banking office, and expand its branch network to 27.

Shannon Owens, Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of Cardinal Bank's new Williamsburg Boulevar ...

Shannon Owens, Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of Cardinal Bank's new Williamsburg Boulevard Banking Office. (Photo: Cardinal Bank)

Owens' background includes more than five years of local banking experience and involvement with area businesses in the Arlington market. She has an outstanding customer service background, most recently serving as a Store Manager with Wachovia Bank. A longtime resident of Alexandria, Owens earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Bucknell University. She is a certified Tae Bo® Fitness Instructor, and active in the Rose Hill Elementary School PTA.

"We are fortunate to have a business professional of Shannon's caliber join Cardinal's talented retail team," said Alice Frazier. "Shannon is an outstanding banker whose expertise will effectively serve the needs of our customers in the vibrant Arlington market."

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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Cardinal Bank
Alice P. Frazier
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
703-584-3400