Jay Van Andel
American businessman
Jay Van Andel (June 3, 1924 – December 7, 2004) was an American businessman and billionaire. He was best known as co-founder of the Amway Corporation, along with Richard DeVos. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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He also served as chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce from 1979 to 1980 and later as a member of its Senior Council from 1980 to 1985.
He was also known for funding religious missions and conservative political causes, including the Republican Party.[1]
Van Andel was a member of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. He died of Parkinson's disease in Ada Township, Michigan on December 7, 2004, at the age of 80.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Mediamouse.org article". Archived from the original on 2009-01-08. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
- ↑ "Jay Van Andel". Encyclopedia of World Biography. Retrieved August 23, 2012.