As Managing Partner of Hollenbach Oakley, John Hollenbach has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of Greater Louisville through some of the region’s most prominent commercial developments. His leadership has been instrumental in projects such as Blankenbaker Crossings, Eastpoint Business Center, Blankenbaker Station, Oldham Reserve, Simpsonville Commons, and Lynn Family Stadium – home of Louisville City FC. Collectively, Hollenbach Oakley’s developments span more than 3,500 acres and represent over $2.5 billion in investment, supporting thousands of jobs and transforming communities.
In 2006, John co-founded Horizon Commercial Realty, a full-service brokerage, property management, and investment firm with over 2 million square feet of office, medical, retail, and industrial assets currently under management.
A graduate of the University of Kentucky, John earned his degree in Marketing and Business Administration before launching his career in Cincinnati and ultimately returning to his hometown to make a lasting impact in commercial real estate.
John is deeply engaged in civic and professional leadership. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Louisville Economic Development Alliance (LEDA), the University of Louisville Board of Trustees, and Impetus for a Better Louisville. His past board service includes roles with the Louisville City FC Board, Louisville Arena Authority, Louisville Sports Commission, German American Bank, Building Industry Association of Louisville (BIA), and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. He is also a graduate of both Leadership Louisville and the Bingham Fellows program, and has received multiple awards including being a multi-year Louisville Business First Power 50 honoree and a recipient of the March of Dimes Real Estate Achievement Award (REACH) for his significant impact in the real estate industry and commitment to community philanthropic efforts.
D. Talmage Hocker
D. Talmage Hocker, Sr., President & CEO of The Hocker Group, has been active in the industry for nearly 40 years and has developed, owned or managed over 16 million square feet of property. After 20 years of working with his father, a former Chairman of ICSC, Mr. Hocker founded The Hocker Group in 2004. Mr. Hocker is a Member of the Public Buildings Reform Board, which carries out a statutory requirement of quantifying, underwriting and selling federal agency owned real estate for the federal government. Additionally, Mr. Hocker is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Urban Land Institute and Real Estate Roundtable in Washington DC. Mr. Hocker is a Member of the Board of Trustees at Kentucky Wesleyan College and serves on the Mockingbird Valley Preservation Alliance.
Greg Oakley
With a foundation in architectural training and a career defined by precision, integrity, and leadership, Greg Oakley oversees all phases of design and construction for Hollenbach Oakley. His meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality have earned him a reputation as a trusted and results-driven development leader.
Greg launched his real estate career as a Project Manager for a national consulting firm, where he contributed to nearly 200 projects across the eastern United States, representing up to $500 million in investment. He later served as Director of Development and Construction for NTS Development’s Commercial Properties Group before partnering with John Hollenbach in 1997. Together, they have delivered transformative projects including Blankenbaker Crossings, Eastpoint Business Center, Blankenbaker Station, Oldham Reserve, Simpsonville Commons, and Lynn Family Stadium – home of Louisville City FC. Collectively, Hollenbach Oakley’s developments encompass over 3,500 acres and more than $2.5 billion in investment, supporting thousands of jobs and driving economic growth across the region.
In 2006, Greg co-founded Horizon Commercial Realty, a full-service brokerage, property management, and investment firm that now manages more than 2 million square feet of office, medical, retail, and industrial space.
A graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Greg has been a member of the national, state, and local chapters of the American Institute of Architects since 1991. He also completed civil engineering coursework at the University of Louisville’s J.B. Speed School of Engineering.
Committed to giving back, Greg serves on the Board of Trustees at St. Joseph Children’s Home and is the founder of Beckham’s Buddies, a program that helps fundraise for Norton Children’s Cancer Institute. In 2024, Greg was honored with the “We Remember Louisville” Lifetime Achievement Award at the REACH Awards, recognizing his profound professional impact and philanthropic contributions to the commercial real estate industry and the community.
