Joseph A. Hardy III
Entrepreneur

Joseph A. Hardy III Net Worth

Joseph A. Hardy III was an American entrepreneur born in Pennsylvania on January 6, 1923. He founded and headed the successful 84 Lumber Company, which grew to become one of America's top three home improvement franchises. His business acumen and leadership skills enabled him to achieve great success in the industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 6, 1923
Birth Place Pennsylvania
Age 101 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $1.2 billion (2024)

About

Famous for founding and heading the successful 84 Lumber Company, this American Entrepreneur lived to see his Business become one of America's top three home improvement franchises.

Before Fame

The son of jeweler parents, he grew up in the Great Depression era and paid his way through the industrial engineering program at the University of Pittsburgh by working as a door-to-door salesman.

Trivia

After making his fortune, he established a Pennsylvania Business called the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.

Family Life

His first marriage -- to Dorothy Hardy -- lasted five decades and produced five children, and his second marriage -- to Debra Hardy -- resulted in two children. In his eighties, he was briefly married to a twenty-two-year-old employee of his family's resort.

Associated With

His 84th birthday party was attended by numerous celebrities, including pop singer Christina Aguilera (who sang "Happy Birthday" to him) and Pittsburgh Steelers player Troy Polamalu.

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