Rick Caruso

Rick Caruso
Caruso in 2015
Born
Rick Joseph Caruso

(1959-01-07) January 7, 1959
EducationUniversity of Southern California (BS)
Pepperdine University (JD)
OccupationReal estate developer
Political partyDemocratic (since 2022)
Other political
affiliations
Republican (before 2011; 2016–2019)
Independent (2011–2016; 2019–2022)
SpouseTina Caruso
Children4, including Gigi and Justin
Parents
Websitewww.carusocan.com

Rick Joseph Caruso (born January 7, 1959) is an American billionaire businessman. The founder and former CEO of the real estate company Caruso, he is also the chair of the board of trustees at the University of Southern California. Caruso was previously the president of the Los Angeles Police Commission, a member of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, and was the runner-up to Karen Bass in the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election.