Amerigon appoints new chief financial officer.

MONROVIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 1995--Amerigon Inc. (NASDAQ:ARGNA) Monday announced the appointment of R. John Hamman, Jr., 54, as vice president of finance and chief financial officer, replacing Allen Gillespie who retired.

Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Lon E. Bell, president and chief executive officer, stated: "John's extensive background in all aspects of financial management will be invaluable to Amerigon as the company continues its transition from the development to the commercial stage. We welcome his expertise, commitment and leadership with best wishes in his new position."

Hamman has more than 23 years of financial experience with private and public companies, serving most recently as vice president of finance for Amcare Inc., a provider of pharmaceutical and ancillary services. He has extensive experience in all aspects of finance, including corporate taxation, cash management and financial analysis and reporting.

Hamman began his career with Arthur Andersen & Co. in Chicago and is a certified public accountant.

A graduate of Denison University with a bachelor of arts degree in economics and Northwestern University with a M.B.A. degree in accounting, Hamman and his wife Leslie reside in Pasadena, Calif.

Founded in 1991, Amerigon designs and manufactures proprietary, high-margin products for the commercial automotive and emerging electric vehicle markets.

CONTACTS: Amerigon Inc., Monrovia

Adi Liberman, 818/932-2001

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Pondel Parsons & Wilkinson, Los Angeles

Gary S. Maier, 310/207-9300