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Jay Van Andel
American businessman
Jay Van Andel (June 3, 1924 – December 7, 2004) was an American billionaire businessman, best known as co-founder of the Amway Corporation, along with Richard DeVos.[1]
He also served as chairman of the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce from 1979 to 1980.[2]
Early life
Jay Van Andel was born on June 3, 1924, to James and Petronilla (Van der Woude) Van Andel in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[3] His grandparents, Christian and Elizabeth had immigrated to America from the Netherlands in 1909.[4]
Van Andel's parents were devout Christians and members of the Christian Reformed Church.
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Jay credits his Christian background as being foundational for the rest of his life as a Christian. He once wrote, "Christianity involved the living out of Biblical values of honesty, generosity, and respect for others in our everyday life."[5]
Jay attended Grand Rapids Christian High School.
Later, Van Andel attended Calvin C