Who is Jay Van Andel? Jay Van Andel, (June 3, 1924 - December 4, 2004) was an American businessman best-known as co-founder of the Amway Corporation; he was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was also known as a philanthropist for religious missions and conservative political causes, including the Republican Party. Shortly before his death from Parkinson`s Disease-related complications on 4 December 2004, aged 80, Forbes Magazine estimated his net worth at $2.3 billion, making him the world`s 231st richest individual.
Name: Jay Van Andel
