Maggie Hardy Magerko
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Maggie Hardy Magerko
Maggie Hardy Magerko, appointed President of 84 Lumber Company in 1992, is responsible for day-to-day operations for the company her father, Joe Hardy, III, founded in 1956 in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania. Maggie began training for this position when she was just five years-old, making regular appearances at the corporate headquarters, accompanying her father on site inspections of new properties and attending store visits. In her early twenties, Maggie went to work at the Bridgeville, Pennsylvania store to expand her knowledge of the daily store operations.
Although Maggie’s personal style differs somewhat from her father’s, her energetic approach and aggressive goals have been critical success factors in 84 Lumber’s operation and growth. Maggie has made a number of strategic moves to strengthen the company’s position as the leader in professional contractor sales, striking the delicate balance between maintaining 84 Lumber’s traditional approach to doing business, and adapting to meet the ever-changing needs of the customer. Under Maggie’s guidance, 84 Lumber made several strategic moves as the company refocused its concentration on its original niche – the professional market.
In addition to her duties as President of 84 Lumber Company, Maggie also serves as Owner and President of Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, one of North America’s premier resort destinations. The lavish Mobil Travel Guide 4 Star resort features three hotels, including the new Falling Rock boutique hotel and clubhouse, the internationally acclaimed Woodlands Spa, 36 holes of golf on the Links Course and the Pete Dye designed Mystic Rock, a clays Shooting Academy, Equestrian Center, Hummer off-road course, and 15 on-site restaurants and lounges among its multitude of amenities.
Milestones:
- 1969 - Five-year-old Maggie begins to accompany her father on trips to the corporate headquarters and stores.
- 1984 - Maggie starts working at the 84 Lumber Bridgeville store to learn the ropes.
- 1987 - Maggie is appointed President of the family-owned Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, PA.
- 1992 - Joe Hardy appoints his youngest daughter, Maggie, as President of 84 Lumber Company.
- 1994 - 84 Lumber, under Maggie's leadership, tops $1 billion in sales for the first time
- 1998 - For the second consecutive year 84 Lumber is named the Largest Pro Dealer by National Home Center News magazine
- 1999 - 84 Lumber adds Installed Sales services and for the first time adds International Sales and is named Pennsylvania Governor's Export Excellence Award Winner
- 2002 - 84 Lumber tops the $2 billion sales mark
- 2003 - 84 Lumber is named Pro Dealer of the Year by Home Channel News
- 2004 - 84 Lumber hits the $3 billion dollar sales mark for the first time in company history and the company unveils plans to add 50 additional stored and 15 component manufacturing plants in 2005
- 2005 – 84 Lumber hits $3.92 billion dollars in sales
- 2006 – 84 Lumber celebrates its 50th anniversary
- 2006 – 84 Lumber funds the construction of 50 Habitat For Humanity homes in Gulfport, MS and New Orleans, LA
- 2006 – 84 Lumber expands Gulf Coast operations in wake of Hurricane Katrina. Total investment in the region tops $100 million with six new stores, a component manufacturing plant and the remodeling and expansion of four existing stores.