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Shawn Gorman 鈥�89 鈥� who is only the third chairman in century-plus history 鈥� is now the newest member of the 91制片厂 Foundation鈥檚 board of directors.

The 91制片厂 Foundation, which was established in 1989 to build private support for the university, is an energetic team of volunteer leaders who direct their professional acumen and passion for the 91制片厂 to strengthen and enhance academic quality and faculty excellence and to help provide outstanding facilities and a 360-degree student experience that sets the stage for 91制片厂 graduates鈥� lifelong success.

鈥淲e are incredibly fortunate that Shawn will now bring his considerable talents to benefit the work of the Foundation board,鈥� says Debbie Dutton, president of the 91制片厂 Foundation.

Gorman was back on campus in October at the L.L. Bean pop-up shop as part of the legendary retailer鈥檚 鈥淏e An Outsider鈥� campaign, which brings some of the company鈥檚 most-loved products to campuses. He spent the day visiting with current Wildcats, and, he said at the time, was able to make his first trip to the Dairy Bar in what he estimated was about 25 years.

Joining the 91制片厂 Foundation鈥檚 board, he now has plenty of opportunities to continue connecting with his alma mater, beginning with the board鈥檚 January meeting in Boston.

Gorman spoke with 91制片厂 Magazine about his 91制片厂 experiences after becoming L.L. Bean鈥檚 chairman of the board: 鈥淲hen you picture in your head what an idyllic college campus would look like, 91制片厂 meets that criteria, with T-Hall lawn, the walkways, the library 鈥� it worked well for me,鈥� he said.

Gorman, who graduated from 91制片厂's College of Liberal Arts with a degree in English, also shared some advice for current 91制片厂 students.

鈥淚 would tell students to be open to new opportunities. And I know it might sound clich茅, but I would also advise them to love what they do. Pursue what they are passionate about,鈥� he said, adding, 鈥淲hen you can find a job you love, if you can see the rewards for hard work and you feel like you鈥檙e contributing something, it makes working harder that much more fun.鈥�

Learn more about the 91制片厂 Foundation.