As Drake and Ann Michael Maye begin to settle into life in New England, they’re partnering with L.L.Bean to share what it means to make a new place feel like home.
FREEPORT, Maine, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, L.L.Bean announced a new multi-year partnership with New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael Maye, welcoming the couple as the iconic outdoor lifestyle brand’s newest Team Members.
Together, L.L.Bean and the couple will celebrate their new chapter in New England through storytelling centered on the outdoor moments, traditions and memories that make the region feel like home.
Originally from North Carolina, Drake and Ann Michael bring a fresh perspective to L.L.Bean’s longstanding connection to New England and the outdoor lifestyle. As they put down roots in the region, the partnership will invite a new generation to experience L.L.Bean alongside the Mayes while they explore and create traditions of their own.
“For over a century, L.L.Bean has been part of the moments and traditions that bring people together outdoors,” said Greg Elder, President and Chief Executive Officer of L.L.Bean. “As Drake and Ann Michael build their life in New England, we’re proud to welcome them to the L.L.Bean family and help them feel at home. Their love of the outdoors and commitment to family make them natural partners for L.L.Bean, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.”
Maine-based L.L.Bean has long believed in the restorative power of spending time outdoors and the connections that are made along the way. That belief is at the heart of the partnership with Drake and Ann Michael.
“So many of the memories that mean the most to us come from being outside and spending time with the people we love, whether that’s on the football field, at the beach, traveling or just hanging out in the backyard,” said Ann Michael Maye. “As we start this chapter in New England, we’re excited to make new memories here and have L.L.Bean be a part of them.”
About L.L.Bean
L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading multichannel merchant of quality outdoor gear and apparel. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe. Still family owned, Shawn Gorman, great grandson of Leon Leonwood Bean, was named Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2013. While its business has grown over the years, L.L.Bean continues to uphold the values of its founder, including his dedication to quality, customer service and a love of the outdoors. In 2025, L.L.Bean donated over $4.3 million to outdoor and community-enriching organizations focused on increasing access to and inclusivity in the outdoors. L.L.Bean operates 72 stores and counting in 20 states across the United States, along with 18 stores in Japan and 16 stores in Canada, in partnership with Jaytex Group. The 220,000-sq. ft. L.L.Bean retail store campus in Freeport, ME, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than 3 million visitors every year. L.L.Bean can be found worldwide at www.llbean.com, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, and Instagram.
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