Jameson Inns, Inc. , a leading
hotel company, and owner and operator of Jameson Inn and Signature Inn
hotels, today announced that W. David Vining has joined the company as
Vice President of Marketing. Vining’s hospitality background includes senior positions at Holiday Inn
Worldwide and Days Inns of America. In addition, he has led North America
advertising at Compaq Computer Corporation. His technology marketing also
includes E*Trade and Peachtree Software. He holds a degree in
Communications from the University of Tennessee.

Vining will lead marketing efforts for both the Jameson Inn and Signature
Inn hotel brands and promote the Company’s “Perfect Stay” program through
advertising, direct marketing, partner marketing, website design, and
public relations.

Thomas W. Kitchin, Jameson Inns’ Chairman and Chief Executive officer,
said, “We are very pleased and excited to have a professional marketer of
David’s caliber join our company. His combination of hotel marketing and
branding experience will help us build our brand.”

In addition to the marketing responsibilities, Vining has also been named
Director of Investor Relations for the company.
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