Freedom Bank Hires Nohman Ishaq as Senior Vice President & Director of Business Development

FAIRFAX, Va., May 27, 2025- The Freedom Bank of Virginia ("Freedom Bank") announced today it has hired Nohman Ishaq as Senior Vice President & Director of Business Development. As Director of Business Development, Nohman will be instrumental in driving the bank's growth, building our consumer line of business, enhancing Freedom's market presence and visibility, and fostering rich community engagement. Nohman will serve on the Bank's senior leadership team and work with all the bank's lines of business to launch an exciting new Bank@Work program to help our commercial clients provide their employees with access to exclusive banking perks, personalized service in-branch and online, and expert financial advice and education. He will also take on a leadership position with the Freedom Bank Foundation, ensuring both the Bank and Foundation meet their community objectives and support economic inclusion efforts.

"We are thrilled to welcome Nohman Ishaq to our leadership team. With a strong track record of building consumer relationships and a passion for community engagement, he will be instrumental in boosting our brand and driving revenue growth. We are also fortunate to have him represent the bank at industry events and conferences as a champion for our community-focused initiatives. I am very excited about our differentiating Bank@Work program and Nohman's expertise will significantly enhance our corporate partnerships and consumer banking portfolio," said Joe Thomas, President and CEO, Freedom Bank.

"I am excited to join Freedom Bank's innovative team, where I can leverage my experience to deepen existing relationships, acquire new customers, and build a strong platform for growth. I'm passionate about serving our business and nonprofit communities—not only through my work at the Bank, but also in my roles as Chairman of the Board for the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and the Dulles Area Transportation Association, where I advocate for regional prosperity and access. I look forward to contributing to Freedom Bank's mission of helping clients achieve their financial goals while advancing economic inclusion. My wife and I are proud to raise our three children—Jasper, Jupiter, and Kingston—in Loudoun County, where we are deeply rooted in the community we serve," said Nohman Ishaq, Director of Business Development, Freedom Bank.

Nohman was most recently Vice President of Retail Business Development & Corporate Partnership at Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU). Prior to his role as Retail Business Development & Corporate Partnership, he served in various roles including Company & Community Partner Program Manager and Senior Branch Manager at NWFCU through his ten-year tenure with the credit union. Before NWFCU, Nohman worked at SunTrust (now Truist) Bank, Capital One, and Chevy Chase Bank.

About Freedom Bank

The Freedom Bank of Virginia is a next-generation community bank, headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, offering commercial banking, personal banking, and mortgage banking solutions using banker expertise and innovative technology to build lead relationships with clients. Focusing on businesses, real estate owners, and professionals, Freedom Bank concentrates on key industry verticals to deliver unique, sector-specific solutions to help clients meet their goals and empower their dreams. Freedom Bank has locations in Fairfax, Vienna, Reston, Manassas, and Chantilly, VA. For information about Freedom Bank, visit our website at www.freedom.bank.

Contact:
Joseph J. Thomas
President & Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 703-667-4161
Email: jthomas@freedom.bank