Stock Yards Bancorp Appoints David L. Hardy to Board of Directors
David L. Hardy, Managing Director of CBRE's Kentucky operations, has been appointed to the Boards of Directors for Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, effective October 21. Hardy's appointment is seen as a strategic move to bring in his decades of leadership experience and market expertise. He has been brokering office properties and advising clients in the Louisville market since 1988 and has a proven track record of growth. Under his leadership, CBRE Louisville was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the region multiple times.
Key Takeaways:
- David L. Hardy has been appointed to the Boards of Directors for Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, effective October 21.
- Hardy has over 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, with over 20 years at CBRE's Kentucky operations.
- He has handled the sale and leasing of several office buildings in the region and has represented many prominent Louisville companies in real estate transactions.
- Under his leadership, CBRE Louisville was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the region multiple times, including in 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
- He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for St. Xavier High School and is a member of the Board of Governors for Louisville Country Club.
- Hardy has also served on the boards of various other organizations, including the Leadership Louisville Center, Sacred Heart Schools, and Greater Louisville, Inc. (GLI).
Statistics:
- 20 years: The length of time David L. Hardy has been Managing Director of CBRE's Kentucky operations.
- 1988: The year Hardy began brokering office properties and advising clients in the Louisville market.
- 4 times: CBRE Louisville was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the region, including in 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
- 2 occasions: CBRE Louisville was named to the Fortune 5000 list of fastest growing private companies during Hardy's tenure.
Sources:
- Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. press release (no date)
- Fortune magazine, 2025 Fortune 500 list
- CBRE Group, Inc. website (no date)