Cardinal Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CFNL) announced today Kathleen Walsh Carr has been named to US Banker's prestigious ?25 Women to Watch? List for 2010. This list, published annually, highlights women across the nation who are ?tackling the industry's challenges head-on and in the process reshaping its future.?

Kathleen Walsh Carr, President, Cardinal Bank/Washington (Photo: Business Wire)

Kathleen Walsh Carr, President, Cardinal Bank/Washington (Photo: Business Wire)

Carr joined Cardinal as President, Cardinal Bank/ Washington in November, 2005, after serving as the President and CEO of The Abigail Adams National Bank and director of The Abigail Adams National Bancorp. She served as a director on the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Board of Directors from 2005 through December 31, 2007. Carr has been active throughout her career in civic and community organizations; most recently she was elected to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Council for Court Excellence.

?We are proud that Kate has been recognized by US Banker as an industry leader,? said Bernard H. Clineburg, Chairman and CEO of Cardinal Bank. ?This honor is well-deserved, and we are pleased that Kate is being publicly acknowledged for her talent and accomplishments.?

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 26 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, please visit our Web site at www.cardinalbank.com or call 703.584.3400.

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Cardinal Financial Corporation
Bernard H. Clineburg
President and CEO
703-584-3400