Dick DeVos

Dick DeVos is a popular American Author and Businessman. He is renowned for being the son of Richard DeVos, who was the co-founder of Amway. In his career, Dick has served as a CEO from the year 1993 to 2002 in a multi-level marketing company. At one point, he ran for the position of the Michigan Governor though lost to Jennifer Granholm.

Furthermore, the popularity of Dick comes from being the husband of a former United States Secretary of Education in the administration by Trump, known as Betsy DeVos. Here is a short biography and net worth of Dick DeVos in 2021.

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Biography and Early Life

Dick DeVos was born on 21^st October in the year 1955 with his full name being Richard Marvin DeVos Jr. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the United States of America. DeVos was born to his popular parents known as Richard Marvin DeVos, who was his father, and his mother, known as Helen June DeVos. DeVos has several siblings, which include; Doug, Daniel, and Suzanne

DeVos has the heritage of being Dutch, following his grandparents being Dutch Immigrants. Dick was never limited to the family’s business which saw him being involved in the business even during his early childhood. They were assigned together with his brother to greet attendees at the annual conventions of Amway.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Dick DeVos in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Dick DeVos’s age is 65 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 21 October 1955. Though, he is 5′ 6″ in feet and inches and 168 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 149 lbs in Pound and 68kg in Kilograms.

Education

In his early childhood, he graduated from the Forest Hills public school system. Later, Dick joined his higher school education, in which he joined the Northwood University. From this university, he pursued Bachelor’s in Business Administration and hence received a bachelor’s degree at the end of the course.

Later, DeVos joined Harvard Business School together with Wharton School for executive study programs. However, he did not complete these courses. Dick DeVos was honored with an honorary doctorate from Grove City College, Northwood University, and  Central Michigan University and recognition for the alumni in Northwood University.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Dick DeVos is a married man who has been happily married since the year 1979. Dick married his lover known as Elisabeth Dee Prince was popularly known as Betsy DeVos. Betsy was appointed to be the secretary for Education during the Trump Administration in the year 2017.

Together with Betsy, Dick has four children known as Andrea, Elissa, Rick, and Ryan. They have homes in Ada, Michigan, and in Grand Rapids. Furthermore, they own other houses in Windsor, Florida, Vero Beach, and a vacation home in Holland, Michigan.

Is Dick DeVos Gay?

No, Dick DeVos is not gay. He has a straight sexual orientation. He has remained open about his marital status and has been proud of it. Dick is happily married to Betsy DeVos, with whom they are blessed with four children.

Professional Career

The professional career of Dick DeVos commenced on a silent note since his early childhood. Dick was involved in Amway Corporation, through which his father gave them an orientation together with other Dick’s siblings by greeting visitors in Amway conventions. Nevertheless, he took his professional career to another level, through which he commenced to work for Amway Corporation in the year 1974.

During this time, Dick held several responsibilities in the company’s operating departments. 10 years later, he got the promotion to becoming the vice president for the operations by the company in 18 countries that aimed at giving him much experience in the family-owned company.

DeVos left the company in the year 1989 to commence a new business venture known as The Windquest Group. This was a company that was used in the manufacturing and marketing closet and storage organizers.

In the year 1991, Dick DeVos got appointed to manage the National Basket Association’s Orlando Magic BasketBall franchise that was owned by the DeVos family. At this same time, he also remained in the management for Windquest Group.

Dick then later returned to Amway Corporation in the year 1993, in which he was the president had succeeded his father. DeVos then oversaw the Amway Corporation restructuring done in 2000, which formed an umbrella comprising the Quixtar Corporation, Amway Corporation, and Access Business Group. These companies formed a company known as Alticor, in which Dick was the president.

Dick then retired from the presidency of the company in 2002 to concentrate on his private venture of Windquest and to enter politics. He joined politics though later lost to Jennifer Granholm of Democrat with a 14-point margin. Lastly, in his career, he is an author of several books, including the book known as ‘Rediscovering American Values’ released in 1998. Currently, he is the chairman of West Michigan Aviation Academy, Regional Air Alliance of West Michigan, RDV Corporation, and the Grand Action Committee.

Awards

Dick DeVos received an award in the year 2010 from the Spectrum Health Foundation known as the Art of Giving Award. Furthermore, he has received several honorary doctorate degrees from Grove City College, Northwood University, and Central Michigan University.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Dick DeVos in 2021

Dick DeVos has an estimated net worth of $6 Billion as of 2021. He has this sumptuous net worth from his successful career he inherited from his father and being on the board for several organizations. His association on top ranks in Windquest Group and in Amway are a great contributor to his net worth.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• One of the main contributors to marry Betsy was her Dutch heritage, together with her commitment to Christianity, which made Dick attracted to her.

Dick Devos has been a successful businessman as well as an author whose determination has never been stopped. He seems to have gotten the character of his father through which he has never settled for less. As a matter of fact, he went out of his father’s company to be able to concentrate on his own.