DayStar Technologies Inc. announced the appointment of Steven C. Argabright to its Board of Directors. Argabright's appointment brings the number of independent members on DayStar's Board to five.
Mr. Argabright currently serves as President and COO of Fuel Tech, Inc., the operating company of Fuel-Tech N.V., a company active in the worldwide development, commercialization and application of technologies for air pollution control, process optimization, and advanced engineering services. In this capacity he is responsible for both domestic and international operations. Previously he was with Nalco Fuel Tech, a joint venture between Fuel Tech, Inc. and Nalco Chemical Company, where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to 1998 and Vice President from 1990 to 1996.
Prior to the formation of Nalco Fuel Tech, Mr. Argabright was a Regional Sales Manager of Nalco Chemical Company, his employer since 1973. He earned his Bachelor of Science in the field of Chemical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley, and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1965-1969, achieving the rank of Captain.
DayStar Chairman and CEO Dr. John Tuttle stated, "We are pleased to welcome Steven to DayStar's Board of Directors. His experience over a wide range of fields, including start-up operations, coupled with his top-level marketing savvy, will be an invaluable addition to our board. I'm confident that Steven's skill-base will complement those skills present in our current Board of Directors."
