Doug DeVos

Doug DeVos
Born Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Known for Amway President
Spouse(s) Maria DeVos

Doug DeVos (born october 6, 1964 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an American businessman. As President of Amway since 2002, Doug DeVos oversees daily operations of the company with Chairman Steve Van Andel.[1] Together, they form the Office of the Chief Executive. DeVos is the youngest son of Helen June (Van Wesep) and Amway co-founder Rich DeVos, who, with Steve’s father Jay Van Andel, started Amway in Ada, Michigan, in 1959.[2][3]

DeVos was also the former Co-Chair (along with Christian film and media producer Billy Zeoli) of Gospel Communications International. Gospel Communications International developed the BibleGateway.com web site and also trained and hosted hundreds of evangelical ministries on the World Wide Web beginning in 1995. Gospel Communications International both sold the BibleGateway.com web site and ceased operations on December 15, 2008.

References

  1. Martinez, Shandra (August 3, 2012). "Amway Makes No Apologies for President Doug DeVos' 'Private Gift' to Anti-Gay Marriage Group". MLlive. Booth Newspapers. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  2. "Amway President Doug DeVos: Our Leadership". Amway. Retrieved December 11, 2014.


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