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Senator John H. 'Johnny' Isakson (GA)


Current Office: U.S. Senate
Seniority: Junior Seat
First Elected: 11/02/2004
Last Elected: 11/02/2004
Next Election: 2010
Party: Republican



Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Dianne
3 Children: John, Kevin, Julie.
Birth Date: 12/28/1944
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Home City: Marietta, GA
Religion: Methodist

Education:
BBA, The University of Georgia, 1966.

Professional Experience:
Chief Executive Officer, Fairgreen Capital, Limited Liability Partnership, 1996-1999
President, Northside Realty, 1967-1987
Staff Sergeant, Georgia Air National Guard, 1966-1972.

Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 2005-present
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1999-2004
Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, 1999
Chair, Georgia Board of Education, 1996-1997
Candidate, United States Senate, 1996
Senator, Georgia State Senate, 1993-1996
Co-Chair, Bob Dole for President, 1988, 1996
Candidate, Governor of Georgia, 1990
Republican Leader, Georgia State House of Representatives, 1983-1990
Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, 1977-1990.


Organizations:
Sixth Grade Sunday School Teacher, Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 1978-present
National Association of Realtors, 1996-1999
Director, Salvation Army Board, 1993-1999
Board Chair, Georgian Club, 1989-1999
President, Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, 1988
Advisory Board, Federal National Mortgage Association
Board of Directors, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Trustee, Kennesaw State University
Founder, Leadership Cobb
Board of Directors, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee, National Association of Realtors
President, Realty Alliance
Board, Riverside Bank.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Vice-Chair, Web Based Education Commission, 2000
Airforce Caucus
Army Caucus
Reserve Caucus
Co-Founder, Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus
National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus.

Committees:
Commerce, Science and Transportation, Member
Foreign Relations, Member
Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Member
Select Committee on Ethics, Ranking Member
Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Member
Subcommittee on African Affairs, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, Member
Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, Member
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance, Member
Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Member
Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, Member
Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Member
Subcommittee on Retirement and Aging, Member
Subcommittee on Science and Space, Member
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, Member
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Narcotics Affairs, Member
Veterans' Affairs, Member




Photo for Senator John H. 'Johnny' Isakson (GA)



Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Website:
http://isakson.senate.gov/
Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://isakson.senate.gov/cont ...

Washington, D.C. Address
120 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3643
Fax: 202-228-0724
District Address
One Overton Park
3625 Cumberland Boulevard
Suite 970
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 770-661-0999
Fax: 770-661-0768
Key Staff Address
Molly Manning
Scheduler
120 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3643
Key Staff Address
Sheridan Watson
Press Secretary
120 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3643
Key Staff Address
Heath Garrett
Chief of Staff
120 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3643





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