Jay Van Andel (June 3, 1924 – December 7, 2004) was an American businessman best known as co-founder of the Amway Corporation, along with Richard DeVos. 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.
Amway
In 1949, Van Andel and DeVos become distributors of Nutrilite dietary supplements. They added cleaning products including Liquid Organic Cleaner, to their core line of products in 1958. In 1959, the “American Way Association” began in the basements of the Van Andel and DeVos homes, and later that year “Amway Sales Corporation” was formed. A converted service station became Amway’s first outside office building in 1960.
Today, Amway is a direct selling multi-national company that sells a variety of health, beauty, and home care products.
Van Andel Institute
In 1996, Van Andel founded Van Andel Institute with his wife Betty. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and focuses on disease research and science education. Researchers look for ways to better diagnose and treat diseases, primarily cancer and neurodegernative diseases such as Parkinson's. Education programs seek to inspire and prepare students to become the next generation of researchers.
More than half of the third generation of Amway’s Founding Families (“G3”) is actively engaged in the business, from product and brand development to business innovations. Take a moment to learn more about G3, their interests, and passions for Amway.
published: 14 Aug 2019
DeVos and Van Andel families believe Milind Pant 'perfect match' for Amway
Amway CEO Milind Pant and Amway co-chairman Doug DeVos speak at Amway World Headquarters in Ada on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
published: 05 Sep 2019
Amway's Steve Van Andel and Doug DeVos discuss Van Andel's upcoming retirement
Amway's Steve Van Andel and Doug DeVos discuss Van Andel's upcoming retirement.
published: 13 Jul 2017
Open Meeting with Doug Devos and Steve Van Andel
Doug and Steve discuss Jay Van Andel’s famous Delegate or Stagnate speech and discuss staying motivated in the Amway business.
published: 20 Aug 2018
Amway's Steve Van Andel looks forward to spending time with family
Amway's Steve Van Andel looks forward to spending time with family in retirement.
published: 13 Jul 2017
Steve Van Andel talks about setbacks in China
Amway chairman Steve Van Andel talks inside Amway's Headquarters in Ada Township Monday, Feb. 2, 2016.
published: 03 Feb 2016
"Open Meeting"-De los archivos: Discurso de Club Diamante 1986 de Jay Van Andel l Amway Latin
"#Amway
º Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AmwayLatinAmerica
º Twitter https://www.twitter.com/AmwayLatin
🇦🇷 Argentina http://www.amway.com.ar
🇧🇬 México http://www.amway.com.mx
🇨🇴 Colombia http://www.amway.com.co
👨👩👧 Latam http://www.latinamway.com/
Acerca de AMWAY
Compañía líder mundial en venta directa, según Direct Selling News Global 100, a través de sus líneas de negocio: Nutrición, Belleza, Cuidado Personal, Cuidado del Hogar y Tecnología del Hogar. Con su modelo de compañía, ha ayudado a miles de familias en Colombia y alrededor del mundo a tener una oportunidad de negocio sólida"
published: 31 Jan 2018
Jay Van Andel - Delegate or Stagnate
published: 24 May 2024
Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel's toy business.
Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel once tried their hands at the toy business. They didn't sell many toys, but they gained other things: Perseverance, resilience, fearlessness and learning from failure are lessons imparted by Rich and Jay throughout their career.
published: 23 May 2017
Amway - In their own words
Amway founder's Rich De Vos and Jay Van Andel describe the fundamental principles of the Amway business.
More than half of the third generation of Amway’s Founding Families (“G3”) is actively engaged in the business, from product and brand development to business i...
More than half of the third generation of Amway’s Founding Families (“G3”) is actively engaged in the business, from product and brand development to business innovations. Take a moment to learn more about G3, their interests, and passions for Amway.
More than half of the third generation of Amway’s Founding Families (“G3”) is actively engaged in the business, from product and brand development to business innovations. Take a moment to learn more about G3, their interests, and passions for Amway.
"#Amway
º Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AmwayLatinAmerica
º Twitter https://www.twitter.com/AmwayLatin
🇦🇷 Argentina http://www.amway.com.ar
🇧🇬 México http://www.amway.com.mx
🇨🇴 Colombia http://www.amway.com.co
👨👩👧 Latam http://www.latinamway.com/
Acerca de AMWAY
Compañía líder mundial en venta directa, según Direct Selling News Global 100, a través de sus líneas de negocio: Nutrición, Belleza, Cuidado Personal, Cuidado del Hogar y Tecnología del Hogar. Con su modelo de compañía, ha ayudado a miles de familias en Colombia y alrededor del mundo a tener una oportunidad de negocio sólida"
"#Amway
º Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AmwayLatinAmerica
º Twitter https://www.twitter.com/AmwayLatin
🇦🇷 Argentina http://www.amway.com.ar
🇧🇬 México http://www.amway.com.mx
🇨🇴 Colombia http://www.amway.com.co
👨👩👧 Latam http://www.latinamway.com/
Acerca de AMWAY
Compañía líder mundial en venta directa, según Direct Selling News Global 100, a través de sus líneas de negocio: Nutrición, Belleza, Cuidado Personal, Cuidado del Hogar y Tecnología del Hogar. Con su modelo de compañía, ha ayudado a miles de familias en Colombia y alrededor del mundo a tener una oportunidad de negocio sólida"
Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel once tried their hands at the toy business. They didn't sell many toys, but they gained other things: Perseverance, resilience, fea...
Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel once tried their hands at the toy business. They didn't sell many toys, but they gained other things: Perseverance, resilience, fearlessness and learning from failure are lessons imparted by Rich and Jay throughout their career.
Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel once tried their hands at the toy business. They didn't sell many toys, but they gained other things: Perseverance, resilience, fearlessness and learning from failure are lessons imparted by Rich and Jay throughout their career.
More than half of the third generation of Amway’s Founding Families (“G3”) is actively engaged in the business, from product and brand development to business innovations. Take a moment to learn more about G3, their interests, and passions for Amway.
"#Amway
º Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AmwayLatinAmerica
º Twitter https://www.twitter.com/AmwayLatin
🇦🇷 Argentina http://www.amway.com.ar
🇧🇬 México http://www.amway.com.mx
🇨🇴 Colombia http://www.amway.com.co
👨👩👧 Latam http://www.latinamway.com/
Acerca de AMWAY
Compañía líder mundial en venta directa, según Direct Selling News Global 100, a través de sus líneas de negocio: Nutrición, Belleza, Cuidado Personal, Cuidado del Hogar y Tecnología del Hogar. Con su modelo de compañía, ha ayudado a miles de familias en Colombia y alrededor del mundo a tener una oportunidad de negocio sólida"
Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel once tried their hands at the toy business. They didn't sell many toys, but they gained other things: Perseverance, resilience, fearlessness and learning from failure are lessons imparted by Rich and Jay throughout their career.
Jay Van Andel (June 3, 1924 – December 7, 2004) was an American businessman best known as co-founder of the Amway Corporation, along with Richard DeVos. 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.
Amway
In 1949, Van Andel and DeVos become distributors of Nutrilite dietary supplements. They added cleaning products including Liquid Organic Cleaner, to their core line of products in 1958. In 1959, the “American Way Association” began in the basements of the Van Andel and DeVos homes, and later that year “Amway Sales Corporation” was formed. A converted service station became Amway’s first outside office building in 1960.
Today, Amway is a direct selling multi-national company that sells a variety of health, beauty, and home care products.
Van Andel Institute
In 1996, Van Andel founded Van Andel Institute with his wife Betty. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and focuses on disease research and science education. Researchers look for ways to better diagnose and treat diseases, primarily cancer and neurodegernative diseases such as Parkinson's. Education programs seek to inspire and prepare students to become the next generation of researchers.
Cole DeVos, left, and Christian Van Andel, right, will hold leadership positions in the new Grand Rapids soccer team ... His parents, Jay and Betty Van Andel, gave the lead gift for the arena and were among its top benefactors.
Since its launch, the foundation has given $1.1 billion to over 1,000 nonprofits ... RELATED ... Rich DeVos made his fortune through Amway, the direct-sales company he co-founded with Jay Van Andel in 1959 ... RELATED ... DeVos Center ... RELATED ... More on MLive. ... ....
Betty Van Andel was a member of the opera’s board of trustees from 1981 to 1990, while the Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation in 2001 gifted the opera $1 million to jumpstart construction on its ...
Are you ready to watch the Magic play at the Kia Center? ...Unknown ... By revenue, Amway is the largest multi-level marketing (MLM) company in the world, founded in 1959 by Jay Van Andel and Richard DeVos to sell health, beauty, and home care products.
“The Van Andel family are great friends of the organization, starting with Jay and Betty,” said HollandHomePresident and CEOTroy Vugteveen ... We are so grateful for Steve and Amy Van Andel and the blessing they continue to be.”.
... to receive the 2023 Jay Van AndelAward for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research ... Lee with the Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research.
The U.S ... Startup Ritual has seized those unanswered questions as a business opportunity ... In 1949, Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel became top distributors of Nutrilite ... The DeVos and Van Andel families continue to own Amway's parent company, Alticor ... Amway).
The Ada-based company said the decision was “heartbreaking,” but that it was no longer feasible to operate there ... The company, founded by the late Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel, had been operating in Russia for 17-years ... Read more. ... Note to readers ... ....