7 Stars Ranch

Three Programs. One Mission.

At Seven Stars Ranch, every program is rooted in the same belief: horses have the power to build stronger people.

Whether we’re serving veterans, first responders, or youth, every participant learns through performance horsemanship, leadership, service, and community. From the first ride to the show pen, every lesson is designed to build confidence, resilience, and character that lasts far beyond the ranch.

Because at Seven Stars Ranch, we’re not just teaching horsemanship—we’re changing lives, one horse and one person at a time.

Meet Scott Isaacson our amazing Board Chair!

Scott is a northern Minnesota business owner and board leader who serves as Chair of the 7 Stars Ranch board. A University of Minnesota Finance graduate, he brings a track record of success across finance, insurance, transportation, and business consulting, with a focus on building durable operations and disciplined growth. Earlier in his career, Scott worked for companies like GE Capital and Merrill Corporation, where he built a reputation for accuracy, reliability, and deep business knowledge.
Scott is President of Lifts Transportation, a non-emergency medical transportation provider serving communities where access and reliability matter. He also owns Isaacson and Associates, an American Family Insurance agency, and leads 40 West Consulting Group, where he helps small and mid-sized business owners improve profitability, strengthen processes, and execute practical growth strategies.
At the center of Scott’s life are his kids and his family, who are his highest priority. He lives just outside of Duluth and loves spending time at his cabin on Rainy Lake near the Canadian border. That connection to the outdoors and northern Minnesota community drives how he leads, with a steady focus on responsibility, service, and doing things the right way.
At 7 Stars Ranch, Scott focuses on governance, sustainability, and mission alignment to help expand impact for youth, veterans, and first responders. Outside of work, he is at his best on the water or outdoors. You may find him boating, fishing, hunting or scuba diving. His favorite times are spent with family and friends, including his crazy, loving golden retriever, Frankie.