Ameron International Corp. has entered into a new two-year employment agreement with James S Marlen, current President, Chairman and CEO. Under terms of the new agreement, which will expire in March 2012, Mr Marlen will remain in his current role until a successor is named. The company plans to initiate a search for a new CEO in early 2011. As part of the company’s succession plan and to ensure a smooth transition, Mr Marlen will continue to serve as Ameron’s Executive Chairman when a new CEO is named and through the term of the new agreement.