Four Years and Counting: Stock Yards Bank & Trust named one of the “Best Banks to Work For in 2024”

By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky

For the fourth consecutive year, Stock Yards Bank & Trust has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For by American Banker and Best Companies Group.

Stock Yards Bank & Trust, since 1904, has grown from a small bank in Louisville, Ky. to a community bank serving our region with branches in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. The Best Banks to Work For program, initiated in 2013, identifies, recognizes and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction. See the results of this year’s program on American Banker’s website and in the November print issue of American Banker magazine.

“We are proud to be named one of the best banks to work for again in 2024,” said Stock Yards Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James A. (Ja) Hillebrand. “Our commitment to our employees, the community and our customers makes the difference. We know our employees are proud to work for Stock Yards Bank & Trust, and we couldn’t serve our customers without them.”

Determining the Best Banks to Work For involves a two-step process. The first step includes an evaluation of participating companies’ benefits and workplace practices. In the second step, employee surveys are conducted to directly assess the experiences and attitudes of individual employees concerning their workplace. The combined scores determine the top banks and the final ranking.

When asked about the bank’s culture, Hillebrand shared, “Our culture is based on relationships — with our colleagues as well as with our customers. The power of those long-lasting relationships fuels our continued growth.”

The community bank, which has 72 branch offices in its footprint, was one of only 90 banks featured on the 2024 list.