Ameron International Corporation (NYSE: AMN) today announced the appointment of Stephen E. Johnson to the position of Senior Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel, effective immediately. Mr. Johnson was previously Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Computer Sciences Corporation, a Fortune 200 Company. Mr. Johnson succeeds Javier Solis, who after 26 years of distinguished service at Ameron announced his retirement. Mr. Johnson will report to James S. Marlen, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Ameron.

Mr. Marlen stated, “Steve has extensive and relevant experience in corporate law including mergers and acquisitions, litigation, contracts and SEC matters, and brings an impressive skill set to Ameron.”

Prior to joining Computer Sciences Corporation in 1995, Steve had been with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.

Ameron International Corporation is a multinational manufacturer of highly engineered products and materials for the chemical, industrial, energy, transportation and infrastructure markets. Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (AMN), Ameron is a leading producer of water transmission lines and fabricated steel products, such as wind towers; fiberglass-composite pipe for transporting oil, chemicals and corrosive fluids and specialized materials and products used in infrastructure projects. The Company operates businesses in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. It also participates in several joint-venture companies in the U.S. and the Middle East.

Cautionary statement for purposes of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements in this report that refer to the forecasted, estimated or anticipated future results of Ameron International Corporation (“Ameron” or the “Company”) are forward-looking and reflect the Company’s current analysis of existing trends and information. Actual results may differ from current expectations based on a number of factors affecting Ameron’s businesses, including competitive conditions and changing market situations. Matters affecting the economy generally, including the state of economies worldwide, can affect Ameron’s results. Forward-looking statements represent the Company’s judgment only as of the date of this report. Since actual results could differ materially, the reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Moreover, Ameron disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Ameron International Corporation
James S. Marlen
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James R. McLaughlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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