On May 20, 2024, the Board of Directors of Forward Air Corporation (Company) announced the appointment of Jamie G. Pierson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 20, 2024 (Effective date). Mr. Pierson succeeds Rebecca Garbrick, who is departing the Company. Ms. Garbrick will remain with the Company to assist with the transition.

The company has initiated a search for a Chief Financial Officer with the assistance of an executive search firm. Mr. Pierson, age 54, previously served as the Chief Financial Officer for MV Transportation from September 2022 until January 2024. Prior to joining MV Transportation, Mr. Pierson served as Chief Financial Officer of Ecobat Technologies from July 2021 until September 2022.

Mr. Pierson served as a board member and Chief Financial Officer from December 2019 until November 2020 of YRC Worldwide Inc. From June 2019 until December 2019, Mr. Pierson served as Interim Chief Financial Officer of Horizon Global. Mr. Pierson also served as Chief Financial Officer of PrimeSource Building Products Inc. from December 2016 until May 2019. From November 2011 to December 2016, Mr. Pierson served as Chief Financial Officer of YRC Worldwide Inc. Mr. Pierson earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance and Accounting from the University of Texas, and a Master's degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance and Entrepreneurship, also from the University of Texas.