Cardinal Bank executive vice president Alice Frazier said the bank is pleased to have a business professional with Karen’s experience join Cardinal’s talented retail team.

"She is an outstanding banker whose local expertise will effectively serve the needs of our clients in the Fredericksburg market," said Frazier.

Barrons started her banking career with NationsBank (now Bank of America) in Okinawa, Japan and worked with San Diego National Bank and the Bank of Marion, in Marion as an officer.

Prior to accepting the current, she was serving as a branch manager for Wells Fargo Bank.

Cardinal Financial Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Cardinal Bank operates 27 conveniently located banking offices.