Jay Van Andel
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Jay Van Andel (June 3, 1924-1924 – December 7, 2004) was an American businessman, best known as co-founder of the Amway Corporation alongside Richard DeVos. He served as chairman of the United States Chamber of Commerce from 1979 to 1980.
Early life
Jay Van Andel was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on June 3, 1924, to James and Petronilla (Van der Woude) Van Andel. In 1909, his grandparents, Christian and Elizabeth, immigrated to America from the Netherlands.
Van Andel's parents were devout Christians and members of the Christian Reformed Church. Jay attributes his Christian upbringing to the remainder of his life as a Christian. "Christianity "involved the living out of Biblical values of honesty, kindness, and concern for others in our daily lives," he said.
Jay attended Grand Rapids Christian High School. Van Andel later attended Calvin University and Pratt Business School in Kansas.
As World War II began, Jay served as a US Army Air Force officer. He was hired as a second lieutenant and qualified crews for B-17 and B-29 bombers that reached the Japanese mainland.
In 1951, Jay met Betty Jean Hoekstra while on a direct selling house call. They were dating and married on August 16, 1952.