Dick De Vos
Dick DeVos (born Richard Marvin DeVos, Jr., October 21, 1955) is an entrepreneur-businessman from Michigan. The son of Amway co-founder Richard DeVos, he served as CEO of the consumer goods distribution company from 1993–2002. In 2005, DeVos launched the most expensive gubernatorial campaign in the history of Michigan, totaling more than $41 million. Ultimately, DeVos lost on November 7, 2006, to Democratic incumbent Jennifer Granholm.
Read more about Dick De Vos: Family and Early Life, Business Activities, Political Activities Prior To 2006, 2006 Gubernatorial Candidacy, Current Posts and Board Memberships
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