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Dan DeVos
Born
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma materNorthwood University (1980)
OccupationBusinessman
Years active1993–present
EmployerDP Fox Ventures
SpousePamella Roland
ChildrenCassie Devos, Sydney Devos, Cole Devos
ParentRichard Devos Sr.
RelativesRick Devos

Daniel G. DeVos[1] (born c. 1959) is an American businessman and sports executive.

Since 1993, DeVos has served as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of DP Fox Ventures based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is also the majority owner, president, and CEO of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL). In 2011 he was appointed chairman of the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA).[2]

He is the son of Amway co-founder and Orlando Magic owner, Richard DeVos.[3]

Awards and honors

Award Year
IHL Executive of the Year 1996–97 [4]

References

  1. ^ "Dan DeVos". Georgian International. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  2. ^ "Daniel Devos". Forbes. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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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