The American Assembly of America announced the appointment of John Jamian the Assembly's Executive Director. He is a community activist and businessman. Assembly Board of Directors Chairman Van Krikorian said, "John Jamian is an example of the best in the Armenian-American community". "I am pleased that I will be able to apply the experience I have acquired in the political and business arenas toward the goals and interests of the Armenian Assembly. I am looking forward to working with those who have made the assembly the great organization it is", said Jamian. It should be noted that the Assembly has its offices in Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Boston, Yerevan and Stepanakert.