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.

Jameson Inns, Inc. owns and operates the Jameson Inn and Signature Inn limited service hotel properties. 

Certain matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities regulations.