TYSONS CORNER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) announced today that Michael R. Williams has joined its Commercial Lending Division. Williams will manage an existing loan portfolio in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) business unit, and focus on developing new business opportunities.

With more than 14 years of diverse financial services experience, Williams is an industry veteran with a proven track record of superior loan and sales production. Williams brings particular competencies in commercial real estate lending, not-for-profit and church lending, commercial credit underwriting, and relationship management. Most recently, Williams worked as a Vice President, Relationship Manager at BB&T. Prior to his tenure there he held positions at other regional financial and insurance companies. Williams will serve clients in the greater Prince William region in Cardinal's Manassas Banking Office located at 9626 Center Street.

"Mike is a valuable member of the Commercial Lending team," said Todd W. Hewitt, Executive Vice President, Commercial Lending. "His professionalism, business and market knowledge, and focus on relationship banking will further strengthen Cardinal's reputation for exceptional service and regional expertise."

A longtime resident of Prince William County, Williams gives back to the community through his involvement with the youth and bus ministry at Central Baptist Church in Woodbridge, Virginia. He frequently speaks at local churches on banking and capital campaigns. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate from The Pennsylvania State University, and has completed additional coursework at Johns Hopkins University focused on real estate finance and investments.

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 over 30 conveniently located banking offices. Cardinal also operates George Mason Mortgage. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL).www.cardinalbank.com or call 703.584.3400.

Cardinal Bank
Christopher W. Bergstrom, 703-584-3400
Regional President, Chief Credit Officer

Source: Cardinal Bank

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