Profile
Jay van Andel founded Alticor, Inc. in 1959, Amway Corp.
in 1959, Van Andel Institute in 1996, and Amway Italia Srl in 1959.
Mr. van Andel also founded Amway Canada Corp.
Mr. van Andel also formerly worked at Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America, as Chairman, US Department of State (District of columbia), as Ambassador & Commissioner General, The Heritage Foundation, as Trustee, and The United States Army (District of Columbia), as Reserve Officer in 1950.
Mr. van Andel received his undergraduate degree from Calvin University.
Former positions of Jay van Andel
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Amway Corp.
Amway Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Amway Corp. provides health, beauty and home care markets products. It also offers weight management and sports nutrition products, energy drinks and medicine cabinets; skin care products, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, eye and lip care products, serums, masques/exfoliators, intensive treatments and men products. In addition, the firm provides cleaning, kitchen, bed and bath, laundry and apparel care, baby care, and pets products; air and water purifiers, batteries and light bulbs, and candles and air fresheners; makeup products for eyes, cheeks, face, and lips; makeup removers; professional car wash concentrates, full-synthetic motor oils, diesel fuel system cleaners, professional auto polish and glaze products, and gasoline fuel system cleaners; and bars, meals, snacks, beverages, breakfast, condiments, rice and pasta, soups and side dishes, and sprays oils and sauces. The company was founded by Jay Van Andel and Richard DeVos in 1959 and is headquartered in Ada, MI. | Founder | 06/12/2004 |
Van Andel Institute
Van Andel Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Van Andel Institute provides biomedical research and education services. Its services include antibody production, spectral karyotyping, immunostaining and mouse modeling, animal imaging, computational biology, flow cytometry, germline modification and cytogenetics, mass spectrometry and proteomics, microarray technology, sequencing, vivarium, xenotransplantation and michigan animal consortium, as well as analytical, cellular and molecular microscopy services. The company was founded by Jay van Andel and Betty Van Andel in 1996 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 06/12/2004 |
The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Heritage Foundation provides research and educational services. Its mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America
Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Chairman | - |
The United States Army (District of Columbia) | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1949 |
Training of Jay van Andel
Calvin University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Alticor, Inc.
Alticor, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Alticor Corp. connects entrepreneurs with unparalleled opportunity and consumers with premier products. It offers business opportunities, manufacturing, and logistics services. The company was founded by Richard M. Devos Sr. in 1959 and is headquartered in Ada, MI. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America
Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Commercial Services |
Amway Corp.
Amway Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Amway Corp. provides health, beauty and home care markets products. It also offers weight management and sports nutrition products, energy drinks and medicine cabinets; skin care products, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, eye and lip care products, serums, masques/exfoliators, intensive treatments and men products. In addition, the firm provides cleaning, kitchen, bed and bath, laundry and apparel care, baby care, and pets products; air and water purifiers, batteries and light bulbs, and candles and air fresheners; makeup products for eyes, cheeks, face, and lips; makeup removers; professional car wash concentrates, full-synthetic motor oils, diesel fuel system cleaners, professional auto polish and glaze products, and gasoline fuel system cleaners; and bars, meals, snacks, beverages, breakfast, condiments, rice and pasta, soups and side dishes, and sprays oils and sauces. The company was founded by Jay Van Andel and Richard DeVos in 1959 and is headquartered in Ada, MI. | Distribution Services |
US Department of State (District of columbia) | Government |
The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Heritage Foundation provides research and educational services. Its mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The United States Army (District of Columbia) | Government |
Van Andel Institute
Van Andel Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Van Andel Institute provides biomedical research and education services. Its services include antibody production, spectral karyotyping, immunostaining and mouse modeling, animal imaging, computational biology, flow cytometry, germline modification and cytogenetics, mass spectrometry and proteomics, microarray technology, sequencing, vivarium, xenotransplantation and michigan animal consortium, as well as analytical, cellular and molecular microscopy services. The company was founded by Jay van Andel and Betty Van Andel in 1996 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Commercial Services |
Amway Italia Srl
Amway Italia Srl Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Alticor Global Holdings, Inc., Amway Italia Srl is a company based in Milan, Italy. Amway Italia offers a variety of products including beauty and nutrition. Customers can purchase products online as a registered user and have access to personalized offers. The Italian company also provides information about the origin of their products and how they create their pure and effective Nutrilite™ dietary supplements. Additionally, Amway Italia offers electronic signature options for faster and more secure transactions for businesses. The company was founded in 1959 by Jay van Andel, Richard M. DeVos. The CEO is Monica Milone. | Retail Trade |
Amway Canada Corp.
Amway Canada Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Amway Canada Corp. manufactures and distributes health, beauty, and home care products. It offers serum, moisturizers, makeups, toners, exfoliators, intensive treatments, shampoo, deodorant, body lotion, and accessories. The company was founded by Richard M. DeVos Sr. and Jay Van Ande in 1959 and is headquartered in London, Canada. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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