EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (April 18, 2019) – Maggie Hardy, president of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, has been named a 2019 Fox Rothschild Outstanding CEO and Top Executive by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Hardy Knox was recognized with 14 other honorees from across western Pennsylvania at a reception Wednesday, April 17, at the Westin Convention Center Hotel in Pittsburgh. According to the publication, “Each of the 15 honorees provides a great example to their teams and to the western Pennsylvania business community. Rather than taking credit for their organization’s successes, these leaders praise their employees for making it happen.”
“Receiving this award is truly an honor,” said Hardy. “My success really comes at the hands of my associates at 84 and Nemacolin. I take direction from them versus the other way around. It’s because of them that both businesses are thriving, and for that I’m incredibly grateful.”
Hardy assumed leadership of 84 Lumber from her father and company founder Joe Hardy in 1992 at age 26. One year later, the business reached $1 billion in annual sales for the first time after Hardy Knox refocused efforts on professional builders. Since then, she has made various strategic moves that have helped 84 Lumber grow beyond a traditional building materials supplier.
Today, the company provides installation services, Kitchen and Bath Design Studios, custom millwork shops and more. It’s also been undergoing a technological transformation since the hiring of its first chief information officer, Paul Yater, in 2017. With a robust technology strategy in place, 84 Lumber is in prime position to increase efficiencies, improve processes and enhance customer service.
“We’re always adapting,” said Hardy Knox. “The reason we’ve been around for almost seven decades is because we pay attention to what customers need and make necessary changes to accommodate them. We’re not a one-dimensional business.”
In addition to leading 84 Lumber, Hardy Knox also owns Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pa. The luxury destination spot features the AAA Five-Diamond Falling Rock boutique hotel and the Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond restaurant Lautrec. It was named one of the World’s Most Luxurious Hotels in 2018 by Forbes.
About 84 Lumber
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Company is the nation’s leading privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. The company operates nearly 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product centers in more than 30 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified National Women’s Business Enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy Knox, 84 Lumber was named one of America’s Largest Private Companies in 2018 by Forbes and a Top Workplace in the Greater Pittsburgh region in 2018 by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. For more information, visit www.84lumber.com.
About Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Nemacolin is one of North America's premier luxury resort destinations. Situated on nearly 2,000 acres in Farmington, Pennsylvania, Nemacolin features 320 luxurious guestrooms, suites, townhomes and private upscale homes. The resort offers championship golf, including the Pete Dye-designed Mystic Rock golf course. In July 2017, the property opened Shepherd’s Rock, its second Dye-designed signature course. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Shooting Academy; the Wildlife Academy that features everything from safari tours to dog sledding; the Adventure Center, complete with zip lines and a climbing wall; and the Jeep Off-Road Driving Academy. Nemacolin also boasts an internationally acclaimed spa; 15 restaurants and lounges, including Lautrec, a Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond restaurant; and Falling Rock, an award-winning boutique hotel. For meetings and events, Nemacolin's 32,000 square feet of conference space includes three ballrooms, a lecture hall and 25 meeting rooms. Nemacolin was named by Forbes as one of the World’s Most Luxurious Hotels in 2018.