Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) June 19, 2013
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today named Steve Van Andel chairman of its Board of Directors. Van Andel, chairman of Amway, will serve a one particular-year term.

Steve embodies the cost-free enterprise system that the Chamber operates so tough to advance and shield, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue said. Steve has established himself to be a tireless leader on worldwide trade, competitiveness, and a lot of issues of interest to the organization community. We appear forward to continuing to function with him to elevate job creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators about the world.

As chairman of Amway, Van Andel is accountable for managing the companys daily operations and has led the company to turn into a stronger, far more diverse competitor in the new economy. Just before becoming chairman in 1995, Van Andel was Amways vice president in charge of the companys company operations in North and South America. Moreover, he held the position of vice president of marketing.

Van Andel served a prior one-year term as chairman of the U.S. Chamber ending June 12, 2002, and was then chairman of the boards Executive Committee. He will continue to act as vice chairman of the Chambers U.S.-Korea Enterprise Council and work to advance an expanded trade agenda as Chairman of the Board.

Im a quite powerful proponent of more firms obtaining involved around the globe, Van Andel stated. It doesnt matter the size of the businesssmall, medium, or big. Promoting trade in any part of the world will continue to be a best priority of mine.

A Michigan native, Van Andel dedicates a great deal of his time to supporting the continued advancement of downtown Grand Rapids and the West Michigan area. He serves on the board of directors of The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, Metropolitan Overall health Corporation, Metropolitan Hospital Foundation, and the Van Andel Institute, a key well being analysis center. He also serves on the Deans Advisory Board for the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University and is a member of Business Leaders for Michigan.

Van Andel earned a bachelors degree in economics and business administration from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan, and is a member of the schools board of trustees. He earned an M.B.A. in advertising and marketing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

A higher resolution photo of Van Andel is accessible here.

Furthermore, a profile story of Van Andel, which appeared in the Chambers Cost-free Enterprise magazine, is available here.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the worlds largest business federation representing the interests of far more than three million companies of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and market associations.





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