In recognition of outstanding performance and achievement of goals and significant contributions to the success of the Retail Banking Division, Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) is pleased to announce the recent promotions of the following Banking Office Managers. In their roles as branch managers, they will continue to oversee the day-to-day sales, services and operations of their respective banking offices.

Aurelia M. Dinoso, Reston Metro Banking Office (Virginia), has been promoted to Vice President;

Valentino “Andy” Williams, Rockville Banking Office (Maryland), has been promoted to Assistant Vice President;

“Aurelia and Andy are outstanding bankers who have already proven to be tremendous assets to Cardinal Bank, particularly in the areas of business development and client delight,” said Cardinal Bank EVP and Chief Operating Officer Alice P. Frazier. “They are an integral part of our Cardinal team, and we appreciate their hard work and service to our company, our clients, and our communities.”

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 subsidiaries, Cardinal Bank, with 31 conveniently located banking offices, George Mason Mortgage, LLC, and Cardinal Wealth Group. 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. Engage with us on Twitter @cardinalbank,Facebook, and LinkedIn.