Betsy Devos
Betsy DeVos is Chairman of the Windquest Group, a privately held multicompany operating group, founded in 1989. Active in Republican politics since college, Betsy DeVos served a two-year term as Chairman of the Michigan Republican State Committee (MRSC) which she was elected to at the MRSC convention on January 25, 2003. She previously served as Chairman of the Michigan Republican State Committee, from May 1996 to February 2000.
Her political involvement and activities have spanned more than 25 years. Betsy is also very active in the community and currently serves on a number of national and local boards including the Alliance for School Choice, Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Kids Hope USA, The Acton Institute, Compass Arts and the Education Freedom Fund, a Michigan foundation that provides scholarships for low-income children to attend schools of their choice.
PERSONAL
Formerly Elisabeth Prince of Holland, Betsy is married to Dick DeVos. They have two sons and two daughters, ranging in age from 23 to 14. They enjoy travel, boating, and skiing together as a family. A graduate of Holland Christian High School, Betsy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Political Science from Calvin College in Grand Rapid, Michigan.
PRINCIPAL POLITICAL OFFICES and ACTIVITIES
- * Chairman, All Children Matter, Present
* Chairman, Michigan Republican Party, 2003-2005
* Member, MI Executive Committee, Bush-Cheney ‘04, Present
* Member, Trust Fund Board, Library of Congress 2003-Present
* Member, Leadership Team, W Stands for Women, Bush-Cheney ‘04, Present
* Chairman, Great Lakes Education Project PAC, 2001-2002
* Chairman, Choices for Children, 2001-2002
* National Finance Chairman, National Republican Senatorial Committee, 2000
* Chairman, Michigan Republican State Committee, 1996-2000
* Republican National Committeewoman-Michigan, 1992-1997
* Chairman, Spence Abraham for U.S. Senate Committee, 1994
* Member, Board of Trustees, American Council of Young Political Leaders, 1995-Present
* RNC Budget Committee, 1992
* Delegate, Republican National Convention, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000
* Alternate Delegate, Republican National Convention, 1984
* Chairman, Fifth District Republican Committee, 1989-1992
* Chairman, Kent County Republican Committee, 1984-1988
* Co-Chairman, Kent County Republican Finance Committee, 1983-1984
* Precinct Delegate, 1986-Present
* Delegate/Alternate Delegate, Michigan Republican State Conventions, 1980-Present
* Vice-Chairman, Bush/Quayle State Steering Committee, 1992
* John Engler for Governor Committee, 1990
* Co-Chairman, Bill Schuette for U.S. Senate Committee, 1990
* Co-Chairman, Michigan Republican State Committee Lake Michigan Barbecue, 1988-
1991
- Co-Chairman, Kent County Bush/Quayle Campaign, 1988
- Delegate to China, American Council of Young Political Leaders, 1988
- Volunteer, “ScatterBlitzer” Ford for President, Kent County Republican Committee, 1976
- Numerous other campaigns, local and statewide
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- * Member, Board of Directors, Alliance for School Choice, Present
* Member, Board of Trustees, Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Present
* Member, Board of Directors, Children First America - 2004
* Member, Board of Directors, American Education Reform Council, -2002
* Member, Board of Directors, Kids Hope USA, Present
* Ministry Leadership Team, Kids Hope USA -2005
* Member, Board of Directors, Compass Arts, Present
* Member, Board of Directors, Education Freedom Fund, 1995-Present
* Member, Board of Directors, Acton Institute, 1995-Present
* Co-chairman, “Heartbeat” fundraiser for the American Heart Association, 1995-2002
* Member, Board of Directors, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, 1993-1996; 2001-Present;
* Executive Committee, 1995-1996, 2002-Present
* Member, Board of Trustees, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, 1986-1997
* Member, Board of Directors, Grand Rapids Economic Club, 1993-1998
* President’s Advisory Council, Calvin College, 1993-1995
* Member, Advisory Board, The Potter’s House School, 1994-Present
* Member, Board of Trustees, Ada Christian School, 1992-1995
* Grand Rapids Christian School Association - Capital Fund Drive, 1990-1993
* Member, Michigan International Year of the Family Council, 1994
* Member, Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, Governor Engler Appointee,
1991-1992
- * Chairman, Ada Christian School Education Foundation, 1991-1992
* Member, Board of Trustees, Kendall College of Art & Design, 1986-1992
* Member, Board of Trustees, Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids, 1990-1992
* Member, Board of Trustees, Grand Rapids Area Medical Education Committee, 1990-1991
* Member, Board of Trustees, Worldwide Christian Schools, 1988-1991
