Richard DeVos, who co-founded Amway and was one of the area’s biggest philanthropists, has died.
Spokesperson Nick Wasmiller says Rich DeVos’ death was caused by complications from an infection, but that the icon was surrounded by family as he died peacefully at his home in Ada Thursday. He was 92 years old.
DeVos’ wife of some 65 years, Helen DeVos, died in October 2017. They had four children, 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Rich DeVos’ family released the following statement shortly after his death:
“Our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Rich DeVos, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 6, 2018, at age 92.
“Dad spread positivity everywhere he went and encouraged everyone he met. He did that for his children and grandchildren, and for countless others around the world. His positivity was a constant, motivating force that inspired many others to make meaningful changes in their own lives and communities. He was a visionary leader, builder, life enricher, motivator, and a champion for people from all walks of life.”Rich DeVos was many things to many people, but to us he was simply “Dad,” “Grandpa,” “Bumpa,” or “Papa Great.”
We are deeply grateful and blessed beyond measure to have been loved unconditionally, raised,
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Oriflame Co-Founder Jonas Af Jochnick Steps Down
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Jonas af Jochnick, co-founder of Switzerland-based cosmetics giant Oriflame, has declined re-election and will step down from the board of directors after serving as a director since the founding of the company in 1967.
“After 50 years it is time for me to leave the Board and provide room for a new generation,” said Jochnick.
“In my view the entrepreneurial corporate culture of Oriflame is, and always has been, one of our key differentiators and part of the company’s DNA from the start.
I am confident it will live on for the years to come, and I am very pleased that my daughter, Anna af Jochnick, has been proposed as new Board Director.”
Anna af Jochnick has extensive company-specific and direct sales experience.
According to the company, she will bring shareholder and cultural focus to the board.
She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M), Major in Business Law from Lund University.
Her career includes Associate at Grönberg Advokatbyrå as well as several positions within Oriflame, including tax manager, area sales manager, and regional online implementation and business development manager for the Western European region.
Gunilla Rudebjer was also nominated to the board of directors. Rudebjer will bring extensive managerial, financial and accounting experience to the board.
She holds a
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Isagenix Co-Founder Kathy Coover Named One of The Most Influential Women In Direct Selling
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Isagenix International, a global health and wellness company providing nutrition and lifestyle solutions, is pleased to announce that Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Kathy Coover has been named one of The Most Influential Women in Direct Selling by Direct Selling News (DSN).
The magazine selected 20 women, including Coover, based on their executive leadership roles in companies published on the Global 100 list and private companies that have grown considerably over the past few years.
“I’m honored to be among the women receiving this prestigious recognition,” Coover said. “It’s incredibly gratifying to be part of such an amazing community of leaders who excel in our industry and who care deeply about the success of women working in direct sales around the world.”
Coover has more than 25 years of experience in the direct selling industry, including being a top income earner in three separate direct sales companies, where she generated millions in income.
She co-founded Isagenix with her husband, Jim, in 2002 and currently co-owns the company with Jim and their son, Erik. In the past 15 years, the family-owned business has had more than $5 billion in cumulative global sales and has expanded into 15 markets across the world. It recently marked its
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Origami Owl Co-Founder Chrissy Weems Named CEO
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In 2010, Chrissy and her then 14-year-old daughter, Bella Weems-Lambert, started the company as a way for Bella to buy a car once she turned 16. It has since become a global social selling company with over 45,000 independent business entrepreneurs, referred to as Designers.
In the new leadership position, Chrissy has big plans to lead with heart, while continuing to live the mission of Origami Owl: to love, inspire and motivate people of all ages to reach their dreams and empower them to make a difference in the lives of others.
“I’m committed to getting back to the basics of what made this company so successful—people first, creating a ripple effect of good, leading with intention, connecting people in meaningful ways,” Chrissy said. “In addition, we believe the youth are our future, and we are committed to giving them the tools they need to be successful.”
She said that the Origami Owl Owlette Program, which holds a special place in Bella’s heart, will move to the forefront once again. This program provides a unique opportunity for youth, ages 11–17, to work alongside their parent who is an Origami Owl Designer.
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Jeunesse Co-Founder, Wendy Lewis, Named Woman of the Year & Wins Six Stevie Awards
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After being named one of The Most Influential Women in the multi-level marketing industry by Direct Selling News for the second consecutive year, and celebrating a record-breaking 50 million-dollar month, Wendy Lewis has been named Woman of the Year in the 11th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world’s top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees, and the organizations they run. All individuals and organizations worldwide are eligible to submit nominations—public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.
The 2014 awards received entries from 22 nations and territories and 1,200 nominations from organizations of all shapes and sizes. Wendy won Stevie Awards in the following categories: Gold for Woman of the Year in the Industry Category, Silver for Fastest Growing Company of the Year, Silver for Maverick of the Year, Silver for the Lifetime Achievement Award, Silver for Woman of the Year in the Business Services Category, and Gold for fifth place among all nominations submitted for the Stevie Overall Achievement Award.
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ACN’s President and Co-Founder Greg Provenzano was ranked the number three telecom executive to work for in 2014 by getvoip.com. In their annual ranking, they looked at the top 20 executives making the big decisions in the telecommunications industry and ranked them by what really matters – how their employees feel about their leadership.
He has a deep commitment to personal growth, and he inspires others to work on their personal lives as hard as they work on their businesses. Greg is a leader and motivator to ACN’s independent business owners.
He shares the company’s vision with them, as well as ways to improve their businesses and their lives. Greg communicates with independent business owners daily, encouraging them and helping them stay focused on their goals.
Using up-to-the-minute ranking tool, Greg Provenzano came in number 3 with an incredible 97% approval rating. ACN employees were quoted as saying, “ACN’s culture at the corporate office is excellent. There seem to be many opportunities for growing a career here, and everyone is more than willing to help you learn. The company values personal growth at all levels.”
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DreamTrips Voted “Europe’s Top Travel Club” For 2014
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DreamTrips™ Vacation Club, one of the world’s leading travel and vacation club membership organizations, was voted “Europe’s Leading Travel Club” for 2014 as part of the World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony was held at Divani Appolon Palace & Thalasso in Athens, Greece on Saturday, August 2, with hundreds of hospitality industry leaders.
This award recognizes the commitment to excellence that DreamTrips has demonstrated in Europe within the last year. The award, voted on by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, recognized DreamTrips’ outstanding service and product offerings. Nominees in other European region travel categories include W Hotels Worldwide, Ritz-Carlton, KLM – Royal Dutch Airlines and Royal Caribbean International.
“It’s an honor to be named a leader in the European travel industry and to be selected for this award by our peers,” WorldVentures Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Wayne Nugent said.
“This outstanding accomplishment is a reflection of the high standards our entire team strives to maintain, especially our travel agency partner, Rovia, which aims to deliver excellence and unforgettable experiences to all of our members.”
Since 1993, World Travel Awards (WTA) has acknowledged and celebrated excellence across all sectors of the global tourism industry. Last year, DreamTrips was also