Stock Yards Bancorp Appoints David L. Hardy to Board of Directors

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Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, has announced the appointment of David L. Hardy to its Board of Directors, effective October 21, 2025. Hardy, Managing Director for CBRE's Kentucky operations, brings decades of leadership experience and a proven track record of growth to the Board. His expertise in commercial real estate and strategic insight are highly valued by the company.

Hardy has been instrumental in shaping Louisville's commercial real estate landscape and has been brokering office properties and advising clients in the Louisville market since 1988. Under his leadership, CBRE Louisville was named one of Louisville's fastest growing companies in 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008, and made the Fortune 5000 list of fastest growing private companies on two occasions.

Key Takeaways:

  • David L. Hardy has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, effective October 21, 2025.
  • Hardy brings decades of leadership experience and a proven track record of growth to the Board, with a focus on commercial real estate and strategic insight.
  • As Managing Director for CBRE's Kentucky operations, Hardy has been brokering office properties and advising clients in the Louisville market since 1988.
  • CBRE Louisville, an affiliate of CBRE, was named one of Louisville's fastest growing companies in 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008, and made the Fortune 5000 list of fastest growing private companies on two occasions during Hardy's tenure.
  • James A. (Ja) Hillebrand, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Stock Yards Bancorp, praised Hardy's appointment, citing his exceptional leadership, market expertise, and experience in shaping Louisville's commercial real estate landscape.

Statistics:

  • CBRE is ranked #128 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list.
  • CBRE Louisville was named one of Louisville's fastest growing companies in 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
  • CBRE Louisville made the Fortune 5000 list of fastest growing private companies on two occasions during Hardy's tenure.
  • Hardy has been brokering office properties and advising clients in the Louisville market since 1988.

Sources:

  • Nasdaq: SYBT
  • CBRE press release (no specific date)
  • Fortune 500 list (2025 edition)
  • Fortune 5000 list (specific date not provided)
  • Stock Yards Bancorp press release (no specific date)