Born in Western Pa., Hardy opened his cash-and-carry lumber business in 1956 in the town of Eighty Four, Pennsylvania.
Joseph A. Hardy III, founder of 84 Lumber and Fayette County’s Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, died Saturday, officials with his company reported.“The Hardy family lost their patriarch and all-around great man,” said Amy Smiley, vice president of marketing for 84 Lumber Co. “Many knew Joe as a brilliant businessman and enthusiastic entrepreneur.“He helped make the American dream real for so many, and he will be greatly missed.
The business has grown to nearly 250 stores. It achieved $3 billion in sales in 2004. Hardy also founded the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Fayette County, known for its luxury hotel, dining outlets, spa, golfing and art collection. He helped to develop the resort’s Mystic Rock golf course, which opened in 1995 and hosted the PGA 84 Lumber Classic from 2003 to 2006.Joe Hardy also founded Hardy World, a private equity real estate development firm based in Bentleyville.
A native of Upper St. Clair Township, Hardy graduated from high school in 1941 and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces, serving as a lieutenant and radioman during World War II. After the war, he earned an engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh and worked at an uncle’s jewelry store before striking out into the building materials supply field at 31.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Mavs waive Walker, could take longer look at rookie HardyThe Dallas Mavericks waived veteran guard Kemba Walker on Friday, moving on before his guaranteed salary kicked in and possibly creating more chances for rookie Jaden Hardy.
Les mer »
Mavs waive Walker, could take longer look at rookie HardyThe Dallas Mavericks waived veteran guard Kemba Walker on Friday, moving on before his guaranteed salary kicked in and possibly creating more chances for rookie Jaden Hardy.
Les mer »
10 things to know about Mavs rookie Jaden Hardy, including his G-League successThe Mavericks traded back into the 2022 NBA draft to select Jaden Hardy. After pouring in 15 points in 15 minutes, Dallas is giving the rookie a vote of...
Les mer »
Luka Doncic, Jaden Hardy lead Mavericks’ win vs. Pelicans, but just how good is Dallas?The Mavericks restored their victorious ways Saturday night, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 127-117 to ease the sting of their seven-wins-streak-snapping...
Les mer »
Grandson of Worthington Industries founder McConnell joins boardThe grandson of Worthington Industries founder John H. McConnell has joined the company's board.
Les mer »
Games Done Quick founder steps down after completing 13-year any% speedrunAfter 13 years, the founder of charity speedrunning event GDQ is stepping down
Les mer »