Former UMaine VP Returning to Head UMaine Foundation

The University of Maine Foundation Board has named Jeffery N. Mills as its new president and CEO, effective July 1. He succeeds Amos E. Orcutt who is retiring June 30 after serving the foundation in this capacity for 22 years.

“Based on selection criteria established as we began our national search for a new president/CEO, Dr. Mills represents the total package. Jeff has extensive experience as a non-profit fundraising and alumni relations leader in higher education,” says Ellen Stinson, chair of the Foundation Board of Directors. “For the past seven years he served as vice president of University Advancement at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.  He will be returning to familiar territory at the University of Maine where he previously served in the positions of vice president for University Advancement and president/CEO of the Alumni Association.” A University of Maine Foundation news release has details.

Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756