TYSONS CORNER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) is pleased to announce the election of Jessica Zeigerman and Donna Avery to Assistant Vice Presidents of the bank.
Jessica Zeigerman joined Cardinal Bank as Assistant Vice President, Fair Lending Specialist. She oversees Cardinal’s Fair Lending and Community Reinvestment (CRA) Compliance Programs, with responsibility for the implementation of its strategy to meet the credit needs of targeted communities. Drawing on a decade of compliance and fair lending experience, Zeigerman brings analytical skills in working with large datasets, and in helping companies to identify areas of business and regulatory exposure. Prior to joining Cardinal, Zeigerman held compliance positions of increasing accountability with several regional financial institutions, including TD Bank, PNC Bank and Capital One. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Zeigerman received her undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University, and is a graduate of the American Bankers Association’s National Compliance School. She supports many community activities and nonprofit organizations, recently volunteering for the Fairfax Police and Fire Games held in the greater Capital region.
Donna Avery has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Compliance Officer. Avery will continue to oversee the Bank’s efforts to ensure compliance with consumer regulatory requirements to include Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), and deposit and lending regulations. Avery’s career has spanned more than 30 years in the financial sector. She brings particular strength to the BSA and regulatory compliance functions, and recently completed her designation of Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) through the Independent Community Bankers of America. Avery is a longtime resident of Waldorf, Maryland, and gives back to the community through her service to the Kiwanis Club of LaPlata, Maryland, and as a contributor to many local organizations.
“Cardinal Bank’s Compliance programs are an important commitment to the people and communities where we do business,” said Eleanor D. Schmidt, EVP and Chief Compliance Officer. “As Cardinal continues to grow, we want to make sure our programs are strong and have a long-term impact. The knowledge and experience of both Donna and Jessica in the current regulatory climate will be valuable assets as Cardinal continues to refine its efforts in today’s highly-regulated environment.”
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.
