Darrell Issa

U.S. Congressperson

1953 –

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Who is Darrell Issa?

Darrell Edward Issa is the Republican U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district, serving since 2001. The district, numbered as the 48th District during his first term, covers the northern coastal areas of San Diego County, including cities such as Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad and Encinitas, as well as a small portion of southern Orange County. Since January 2011, he has served as Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Issa was formerly a CEO of Directed Electronics, a Vista, California-based manufacturer of automobile security and convenience products. As of 2013, Issa is a multi-millionaire with a net worth estimated at as much as $450 million, which, if accurate, makes him the wealthiest currently-serving member of Congress.

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Born
Nov 1, 1953
Cleveland
Also known as
  • Darrell E. Issa
  • Darrell Edward Issa
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Protestantism
  • Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch
Ethnicity
  • Lebanese American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Siena Heights University
  • Kent State University Stark Campus
  • Kent State University
Lived in
  • Cleveland
  • Vista

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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