Exhibit 17.1

DeSoto Jordan Jr.
39470 Charles Town Pike ^• Hamilton, VA 20158
Phone: 540-882-4452 ^• E-Mail: desotodsjjr@aol.com

July 8, 2011

Mr. Rainer Bosselmann
Argan, Inc.
1 Church Street, Suite 201
Rockville, Maryland 20850

Dear Rainer,

With regret, I hereby resign as a member of the Board of Directors of Argan, Inc., effective immediately.

I have launched a new business whose demands prevent me from fulfilling my responsibilities as an Argan Board member.

Please understand that my resignation in no way relates to Argan’s operations, policies or practices. I have nothing but admiration for the company and the quality of its management team.

I have very much enjoyed my past years of connections with Argan.

Very truly yours,

DeSotoJordan Jr.