Mr. James A. Hillebrand, also known as Ja, has been Chairman of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, since January 1, 2021 and Chief Executive Officer since October 1, 2018. Mr. Hillebrand served as the President of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company from 2008 until October 1, 2018. He also previously served as Executive Vice President and was responsible for Private Banking and expansion efforts into the Indianapolis and Cincinnati markets. Mr. Hillebrand joined Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company in 1996 and began his career with PNC Bank in 1988. He has been a Director of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. since July 21, 2008, and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company since 1996. Mr. Hillebrand serves as Board Director at Louisville Downtown Development Corporation. He is a graduate of Bellarmine University.