Dan DeVos

For the Belgian artist, see Danny Devos.
Dan DeVos
Born Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
Citizenship American
Alma mater Northwood University (1980)
Occupation Businessman
Years active 1993–present
Employer DP Fox Ventures
Spouse(s) 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 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 also the former owner of the Arena Football League's Grand Rapids Rampage.

He is the son of Helen June (Van Wesep) and Amway co-founder and Orlando Magic owner, Richard DeVos.[3][4]

Awards and honors

Award Year
IHL Executive of the Year 1996–97 [5]

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.
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  5. ↑ 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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