Melissa DeVos

Melissa DeVos is a philanthropist and is active in leadership in several DeVos family-led ventures, including Wakestream Holdings and the Windquest Group. She and her husband, Rick DeVos, also operate their own foundation.

Driven by a desire to empower and connect others, Melissa and Rick provide support to causes in entrepreneurship, public policy, and education. Melissa has served on the board of directors for Grand Rapids Downtown Market as well as Ada-based Journey Academy.

Melissa attended the University of Michigan and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. While working in the field she became a LEED accredited professional.

Melissa’s most important role, however, is managing a busy household, with four creative kids, a dog, several chickens and an ever-expanding garden. She is a lifelong learner, interested in exploring new places, making new things, and cultivating curiosity within her own family.