Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Access National Corporation (Nasdaq: ANCX) announced on September 22, 2009 that Martin Friedman has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective September 22, 2009. Mr. Friedman was also appointed to the Board of Access National Bank (the "Bank") and will serve on the Bank's Loan Committee. Mr. Friedman will be compensated for his services as a Director in the same manner as other non-employee Directors. The cash compensation includes a prorated portion of the $36,000 annual retainer. Mr. Friedman is also eligible to receive incentive awards determined by, and in the discretion of, the Board's Compensation Committee. A copy of the press release announcing the appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) - Not applicable.
(b) - Not applicable.
(c) - Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated September 22, 2009, regarding appointment of Martin Friedman to the Board of Directors of Access National Corporation and Access National Bank.

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