Chairman, Isaacson Family Office; Isaacson Foundation; board member at SERVPRO Industries, LLC
Rick Isaacson studied marketing and economics at Boise State University. He led a successful sales operation for Mutual of Omaha before joining his family’s business, SERVPRO, which he spent the majority of his career building into a national leader in the cleaning, restoration and construction industries.
Joining the company as the assistant marketing manager in 1985, Rick was promoted to vice president of marketing in 1987. He implemented the National Training Center in 1992 and the National Advertising Program in 2003.
In 2019, Rick led the sale of a majority stake of the more than 50-year-old, family-owned company with 2,100 franchise licenses to private equity firm Blackstone, and was appointed chief executive officer. In 2023, he retired from SERVPRO headquarters after nearly 40 years of service to the company. He remains active on its Board of Managers.
Over the course of his career, Rick has served in many consulting capacities. He was appointed by the Governor of Tennessee to the Workforce Development Board. He has been active on non-profit boards such as Pope John Paul II Preparatory School and Court Appointed Special Advocates as well as for-profit boards including Insight Genetics, Tennessee Grasslands Country Club and Highpoint Hospital.
Rick is currently establishing his family’s foundation, which focuses on Christian causes.
About the Distinguished Alumni Awards
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is awarded to extraordinary alumni who have enhanced the reputation of the university by making a difference in the world through daily impact in their companies or chosen profession, communities, and for Boise State University. Presented during Homecoming.
Anyone can submit a nomination, and the deadline for fall awards is March 1. Please fill out the online nomination form online and include a letter describing the nominee’s qualifications and why they should be selected, a resume or bio of the nominee and two letters of reference for the nominee.
Distinguished Alumni Service Award
The Distinguished Alumni Service Award honors extraordinary and inspirational recipients for their outstanding dedication and commitment to volunteer service for the university and/or the Alumni Association (in addition to achievements in their chosen profession.) The recipient should be an inspiration to the campus community.
Anyone can submit a nomination, and the deadline for fall awards is March 1. Please fill out the online nomination form online and include a letter describing the nominee’s qualifications and why they should be selected, a resume or bio of the nominee and two letters of reference for the nominee.
Nominate an Alum
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an alum. Every year, the Alumni Association honors excellence by bestowing a number of awards to alumni with outstanding achievements. These individuals exemplify the loyalty, passion and innovation found in all dedicated Broncos. Honorees are recognized at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala during Homecoming. Nominations are due March 1.
