David Van Andel

Role

Majority Owner, AC Grand Rapids (MLS NEXT Pro). Chairman, Amway Corporation.

Background

Heir to the Van Andel fortune (co-founder of Amway Corporation). Leading the $175M Amway Stadium project and MLS NEXT Pro franchise in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with sons Jesse, Aaron, Kyle, and Christian Van Andel in the ownership group.

Connections

• AC Grand Rapids — Majority Owner
• Michigan Futbol Academy — Affiliated via AC Grand Rapids
• Amway Corporation — Chairman

Context

Billionaire owner of the vertically integrated West Michigan soccer ecosystem. Creates an impenetrable competitive moat in West Michigan. SYNRGY should avoid direct competition and focus on SE Michigan where Van Andel has no presence.