Richard M. DeVos Quotes
A collection of quotes by Richard M. DeVos.
Richard M. DeVos was an American businessman and philanthropist, best known as the co-founder of Amway Corporation. Born on March 4, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, DeVos grew up in a family of modest means. After serving in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, he attended Calvin College and graduated in 1948.
In 1959, DeVos, along with his lifelong friend Jay Van Andel, founded Amway Corporation, a multi-level marketing company. The company started as a small direct sales venture, selling a variety of household products. Under DeVos's leadership, Amway grew into a global organization, offering a wide range of products and generating billions of dollars in sales.
Aside from his business ventures, DeVos was a prominent philanthropist who contributed to various causes. He and his wife, Helen, established the Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation, which focused on education, healthcare, arts, and community development. DeVos also served on the boards of several organizations, including the National Constitution Center, Council for National Policy, and the Heritage Foundation.
Richard M. DeVos passed away on September 6, 2018, at the age of 92. His entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen, and commitment to philanthropy left a lasting impact both within the business world and the communities he served.
