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'''Daniel G. DeVos'''<ref name="georgianinternational">{{cite web |url=http://www.georgianinternational.com/dan-devos.php |title=Dan DeVos |publisher=Georgian International |accessdate=May 23, 2014}}</ref> (born {{circa|1959}}) is an American businessman, sports executive and philanthropist. |
'''Daniel G. DeVos'''<ref name="georgianinternational">{{cite web |url=http://www.georgianinternational.com/dan-devos.php |title=Dan DeVos |publisher=Georgian International |accessdate=May 23, 2014}}</ref> (born {{circa|1959}}) is an American businessman, sports executive and philanthropist. He is the son of Helen June (Van Wesep) and [[Amway]] co-founder [[Richard DeVos]].<ref name="mlive">{{cite news|url=http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2014/04/amway_co-founder_rich_devos_dr.html|title=Amway Co-Founder Rich DeVos Draws Crowd at 'Meet and Greet' Book-Signing|last=Martinez|first=Shandra|work=MLive|accessdate=May 23, 2014|publisher=[[Booth Newspapers]]|location=Grand Rapids, MI}}</ref> |
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DeVos was appointed chairman of the [[Orlando Magic]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA) in 2011.<ref name="forbes">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/daniel-devos/|title=Daniel Devos |work=Forbes |accessdate=May 23, 2014}}</ref> |
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He is the majority owner, president, and CEO of the [[Grand Rapids Griffins]] of the [[American Hockey League]] (AHL). The team won the league championship, the Calder Cup, in 2017. After the series clinching game on the team's home ice at Van Andel Arena, DeVos spoke with the Grand Rapids Press, saying, "What a great way to finish it. In front of a packed house celebrating a title after a great game. Grand Rapids showed again what a great hockey town it is."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2017/06/reactions_from_the_grand_rapid.html|title=Grand Rapids Griffins react to winning Calder Cup Trophy|website=MLive.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref> |
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He is the son of Helen June (Van Wesep) and [[Amway]] co-founder and Orlando Magic owner, [[Richard DeVos]].<ref name="mlive">{{cite news |first=Shandra |last=Martinez |url=http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2014/04/amway_co-founder_rich_devos_dr.html|title=Amway Co-Founder Rich DeVos Draws Crowd at 'Meet and Greet' Book-Signing |work=MLive |location=Grand Rapids, MI |publisher=[[Booth Newspapers]] |accessdate=May 23, 2014}}</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=XzsUAQAAMAAJ&q=%22Helen+June+(Van+Wesep)+DeVos%22&dq=%22Helen+June+(Van+Wesep)+DeVos%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiphrqRnMPQAhVr34MKHbFTAbQQ6AEIKjAF]</ref> |
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DeVos also is former owner of the [[Arena Football League]]'s [[Grand Rapids Rampage]]. Under his ownership, the Rampage won Arena Bowl XV in 2001, defeat the Nashville Kats, 64-42. |
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==Leadership== |
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DeVos is the chairman of the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/magic/omyf/board-of-directors|title=OMYF Board of Directors|website=Orlando Magic|language=en|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref>, serves on the board of directors at Amway<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amwayglobal.com/leadership-team/dan-devos/|title=Dan DeVos - Alticor Board of Directors|website=Amway Global|language=en-us|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref>, past chairman and current board of trustees member at Northwood University (Midland, MI)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northwood.edu/about/board-of-trustees|title=Northwood University Board of Trustees|website=www.northwood.edu|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref>, vice chairman of the executive committee for the Grand Valley State University Foundation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/gvu-foundation-leadership-directors-18.htm|title=GVU Foundation Leadership - Directors - Laker Effect Campaign - Grand Valley State University|website=www.gvsu.edu|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref> and serves on the board of directors for the West Michigan Sports Commission<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.westmisports.com/about/members|title=Members|date=2015-06-30|website=West Michigan Sports Commission|language=en|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref>. |
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==Awards and honors== |
==Awards and honors== |
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Revision as of 19:50, 12 December 2018
- For the Belgian artist, see Danny Devos.
Dan DeVos | |
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| Born | |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Northwood University (1980) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Employer | DP Fox Ventures |
| Spouse | Pamella Roland |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Richard DeVos Helen Van Wesep |
| Relatives | Dick DeVos (brother) Doug DeVos (brother) |
Daniel G. DeVos[1] (born c. 1959) is an American businessman, sports executive and philanthropist. He is the son of Helen June (Van Wesep) and Amway co-founder Richard DeVos.[2]
Business
Since 1993, DeVos has served as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of DP Fox Ventures based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Sports
DeVos was appointed chairman of the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 2011.[3]
He is the majority owner, president, and CEO of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL). The team won the league championship, the Calder Cup, in 2017. After the series clinching game on the team's home ice at Van Andel Arena, DeVos spoke with the Grand Rapids Press, saying, "What a great way to finish it. In front of a packed house celebrating a title after a great game. Grand Rapids showed again what a great hockey town it is."[4]
DeVos also is former owner of the Arena Football League's Grand Rapids Rampage. Under his ownership, the Rampage won Arena Bowl XV in 2001, defeat the Nashville Kats, 64-42.
Leadership
DeVos is the chairman of the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation[5], serves on the board of directors at Amway[6], past chairman and current board of trustees member at Northwood University (Midland, MI)[7], vice chairman of the executive committee for the Grand Valley State University Foundation[8] and serves on the board of directors for the West Michigan Sports Commission[9].
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
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| IHL Executive of the Year | 1996–97 | [10] |
References
- ^ "Dan DeVos". Georgian International. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ^ Martinez, Shandra. "Amway Co-Founder Rich DeVos Draws Crowd at 'Meet and Greet' Book-Signing". MLive. Grand Rapids, MI: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ^ "Daniel Devos". Forbes. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ^ "Grand Rapids Griffins react to winning Calder Cup Trophy". MLive.com. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ "OMYF Board of Directors". Orlando Magic. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ "Dan DeVos - Alticor Board of Directors". Amway Global. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ "Northwood University Board of Trustees". www.northwood.edu. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ "GVU Foundation Leadership - Directors - Laker Effect Campaign - Grand Valley State University". www.gvsu.edu. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ "Members". West Michigan Sports Commission. June 30, 2015. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ Wallner, Peter J. "Griffins Co-Owner Dan DeVos Confident over finals: 'We're not Planning on Going Back' to Syracuse". MLive. Grand Rapids, MI: Booth Newspapers. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
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