1. Doug DeVos was born on October 6,1964 and is an American businessman and sailor.
16 Facts About Doug DeVos
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Doug DeVos is co-chairman with Steve Van Andel of Amway, which was co-founded by their fathers.
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Doug DeVos is the youngest son of Helen June and Amway co-founder Rich Doug DeVos, who, with Steve Van Andel's father Jay Van Andel, started Amway in Ada, Michigan, in 1959.
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Doug DeVos earned a degree from Purdue University, and played quarterback there.
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Doug DeVos started at Amway early in his working career, and took on various responsibilities and roles before being named president in 2002.
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Doug DeVos was president of Amway from 2002 to 2018 and co-CEO with Steve Van Andel in what was called the office of the chief executive until the end of 2018.
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From 2014 to 2017, Doug DeVos was chairman of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations, a global trade organization representing more than 60 national direct selling associations.
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Doug DeVos is a member of the New York Yacht Club.
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Doug DeVos teamed with John J "Hap" Fauth and Roger Penske to lead the club's 2021 entry into the America's Cup, with a team named "American Magic".
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Doug DeVos is a majority owner of Quantum Sails, a sail manufacturer based in Traverse City, Michigan.
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In 2016, Doug DeVos was honored by the "He Played Football" award from the Joe Tiller Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
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In 2019, Doug DeVos supported an effort in Michigan to bring about criminal justice reforms.
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Doug DeVos mentioned the loss to the community when people are not welcomed back after they completed their sentences.
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Doug DeVos has been involved with speaking at and supporting various Christian ministry leadership causes.
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Doug DeVos was the former co-chair of Gospel Communications International.
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Doug DeVos is married to Maria and they have four children.