Puyallup Tribal Leader David Z. Bean ’91

David Z. Bean ’91 is an entrepreneur, former chairman of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, and current chairman of the Indian Gaming Association. In this episode, he shares how his experience at the University of Puget Sound as a teenage parent and first-generation college student, prepared him to build his businesses, serve the Puyallup Tribe, and advocate for tribal sovereignty on the national stage. Always a Logger is a podcast from the University of Puget Sound and the Puget Sound Alumni Council about the winding path to success and the many ways Logger alumni reach their career goals. This episode was hosted and produced by Julie Gates ’90, the Digital Engagement & Communications Committee Chair for the Alumni Council Executive Committee. Julie is a media leader with extensive experience in radio, TV, and podcasts. This episode was edited by Alex Crook with production support from Jonny Eberle. Watch the video version of this interview on our YouTube channel. Related Links: Indian Gaming Association's website: https://indiangaming.org/David Z. Bean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-z-bean-67858734/Learn more about the University of Puget Sound and listen to more episodes of Always a Logger at pugetsound.edu/always-a-logger-podcast.