Family and business career
Richard Marvin “Dick” DeVos Jr. is a Michigan business executive, the son of Amway co-founder Richard “Rich” DeVos, and husband of Betsy DeVos. Dick and Betsy married in 1979 and have four children. Dick was CEO of Amway between 1993 and 2002; his later activities include investing through the family-controlled Windquest Group. [amwayCEO][foundationOrg]
Political and philanthropic activity
DeVos ran as the Republican nominee for governor of Michigan in 2006 but lost to incumbent Jennifer Granholm. With Betsy he founded the Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation in 1989 and participated in education-choice advocacy and political contributions. Contributions made by Dick and Betsy are separately attributable from those made by his father and other relatives. [choice][foundationOrg][campaign]
Documented connections
- Betsy DeVos — spouse and foundation partner.
- Richard DeVos — father; Amway — former CEO.
- Windquest Group — private business; Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation — co-founder.
- Great Lakes Education Project — family-associated political education advocacy, with roles and contributions documented independently.
Sources
Research reviewed November 14, 2026. Personal, nonprofit, corporate and government relationships remain separately documented.