As part of a strategy designed to meet the needs of one of the nation's fastest growing banking markets, Middleburg Bank plans to open a full service financial center at the intersection of Bowman Towne Drive and Fountain Drive near Reston Town Center this November. Middleburg Bank has also purchased property in Warrenton and Sterling for financial services centers expected to open in 2005 and additional locations are being sought in Gainesville and Chantilly.

The Reston center will serve clients in Eastern Loudoun and Western Fairfax Counties, with special emphasis on business services as the bank continues to expand its commercial lending and corporate cash management operations.

The center will also offer traditional banking services including ATMs, safe deposit boxes, and a full complement of retail products, including home mortgages, and a wealth management services for individuals and their families.

Charles R. "Chuck" Wortman, serving as Senior Vice President/Community Executive, will concentrate his efforts on expanding the bank's business banking focus into Fairfax County from the new center, A lifelong resident of Fairfax County, Wortman spent 25 years in the banking and financial services industry there. He is active in many civic, charitable and church organizations in Fairfax including Herndon Harbor Housing and the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance.

Working with Wortman will be Courtney Quinlan, Vice President – Commercial Lender for the Fairfax region. In addition to servicing the bank's business banking clients, Quinlan will continue to provide investment services advice and support to the bank's wealth management clients. Quinlan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and holds a degree in accounting.