BOTHELL, Wash., Oct. 12, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neah Power Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:NPWZ), www.neahpower.com, the Company developing silicon-based anaerobic and aerobic direct methanol fuel cells for the military, Remote Area Power Supply (RAPS), land, sea and air transportation systems, and portable electronic devices, announced today that Michael Selsman, Principal of Public Communications Co., www.publiccommunications.biz, has joined the Company's board of directors.
"Michael Selsman is a welcome addition to our board," said Chris D'Couto, Neah CEO. He has represented our Company for the last six months during the period of our greatest growth, and now, as we are poised to introduce our unique, patented methanol-based, pollution-free fuel cells to the world markets, and uplist to the AMEX, his several decade experience with publicly-traded companies will be of significant value to us."
"I am privileged to be asked to assist Neah Power in its mission to become one of the leading scientific and technological organizations dedicated to improving Planet Earth's ecology, and the lives of its inhabitants, through adoption of its proprietary discoveries," Selsman said.
Selsman is also president and CEO of Archer Entertainment Media Communications, Incorporated (AEMC) www.archeremc.com, an internet-focused entertainment-media hub, with production and distribution activities. Archer is co-presenting the Miss Thailand World Pageant 2009, on October 15-16. Archer co-sponsored the 1st Worldwide Comedy Film Festival, in Phuket, Thailand, this past June 8-11. Selsman has been an executive or producer at 20th Century-Fox, Paramount, MGM, Universal, and Samuel Goldwyn Productions, at Goldwyn Studios, an independent producer, a theatrical agent and public relations agent. Selsman has guest-lectured at schools and universities, including UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, Mount St. Mary's and Loyola.
About Neah Power
Neah Power Systems, Inc. (NPWS) is developing long-lasting, efficient and safe power solutions for the military and for portable electronic devices. NEAH uses a unique, patented, silicon-based design for its micro fuel cells that enable higher power densities, lower cost and compact form-factors. The company's micro fuel cell system can run in aerobic and anaerobic modes.
Forward-Looking Statements
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