James W. Quinn

Director

Mr. Quinn has been a member of Argan’s Board of Directors since May 2003. Mr. Quinn is currently a Managing Director of Allen & Company. Since 1982, Mr. Quinn has served in various capacities at Allen and its affiliates, including head of the Corporate Syndicate Department and Chief Financial Officer for approximately ten years. Mr. Quinn served as a director of Arguss from 1999 through 2002. He also serves as a director on the boards of several privately held companies in connection with Allen’s investment in the companies and several charitable organizations.