Forward Executive and Leadership Team

Travis Mains, the Chief Financial Officer at Forward, manages the company's financial operations and strategic fiscal planning. Mains oversees all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, and capital allocation, ensuring the financial health of the organization that provides ground transportation and logistics services. This executive role involves guiding investment strategies to support Forward Air's asset-light model and its expansion within the air freight and expedited LTL industry. By analyzing market trends and financial performance, Travis Mains provides critical insights to drive profitable growth and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. The Chief Financial Officer's responsibilities include risk management and ensuring compliance with all financial regulations. Mains's leadership ensures Forward Air's financial stability and capacity to deliver reliable freight.

Lucas Kotilinek, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Forward, plays a key role in managing the company's financial strategy and performance. Kotilinek supports the Chief Financial Officer in overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting for Forward Air's ground transportation and logistics services. This executive position involves contributing to fiscal discipline and resource allocation that underpins the asset-light model serving the air freight and expedited LTL industry. By ensuring sound financial practices, Lucas Kotilinek helps maintain the company's capacity for reliable freight delivery. The Vice President & Chief Financial Officer's work is integral to sustaining Forward Air's growth and operational efficiency. Kotilinek's contributions support the financial framework essential for timedefinite delivery.

Tony Danseglio, the President at Forward, directs significant operational segments of the company, driving strategic execution and business growth. Danseglio oversees key divisions responsible for delivering Forward Air's ground transportation and logistics services, ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives. This leadership position involves managing complex operations and fostering innovation within the asset-light model that serves the air freight and expedited LTL industry. By focusing on operational excellence, Tony Danseglio ensures the company's commitment to timedefinite, reliable freight delivery is consistently met. The President's role is integral to maintaining Forward Air's competitive advantage and market leadership. Danseglio's leadership guides the company toward achieving its expansion and service quality goals.

Lisa Piecora, the President at Forward, leads critical business units, focusing on strategic development and market expansion. Piecora oversees specific operational areas, ensuring the effective delivery of Forward Air's ground transportation and logistics services to a diverse customer base. This executive function is vital for optimizing the asset-light model and enhancing service offerings within the air freight and expedited LTL industry. By driving performance and strategic initiatives, Lisa Piecora contributes to the company's reputation for timedefinite, reliable freight delivery. The President's responsibilities include fostering cross-functional collaboration and implementing strategies that support Forward Air's long-term vision. Piecora's leadership ensures operational efficiency and sustained growth.

Lance Sons, the Chief Information Officer at Forward, directs the company's technology strategy and infrastructure, ensuring robust systems support the asset-light model for timedefinite freight delivery. Sons oversees the development and implementation of innovative IT solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer service for freight forwarders, logistics companies, and airlines. This leadership role involves managing cybersecurity protocols, data analytics capabilities, and the integration of new technologies to maintain Forward Air's competitive edge in the transport industry. By optimizing the digital backbone, Lance Sons drives the technological advancements necessary for reliable freight movement across North America. The Chief Information Officer ensures seamless data flow and system uptime, critical for the expedited LTL services Forward Air provides. Sons's focus remains on leveraging technology to streamline logistics and improve the overall customer experience.

Shelah Mabeus, the SAFe Implementer and Agile PMO Executive (Office of Chief Information Officer) at Forward, drives the adoption and refinement of agile methodologies across technology initiatives. Mabeus leads the Project Management Office, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals for providing ground transportation and logistics services. This role focuses on enhancing project delivery speed and quality, supporting the timedefinite, reliable freight delivery that Forward Air is known for. By implementing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles, Shelah Mabeus optimizes workflows and fosters collaboration within the IT department and across business units. The Agile PMO Executive's work directly impacts the efficiency of technology solutions supporting the air freight and expedited LTL industry. Mabeus ensures agile practices contribute to Forward Air's operational excellence and market responsiveness.

Karl Khambatta, the Chief of Staff & Senior VP, Transformation at Forward, spearheads strategic initiatives and drives organizational change to enhance Forward Air's market position. Khambatta collaborates closely with executive leadership to align operational strategies with the company's mission of providing reliable ground transportation and logistics services. This senior role involves overseeing key transformation projects aimed at optimizing the asset-light model and improving service delivery for the air freight and expedited LTL industry. By championing innovation and process improvement, Karl Khambatta ensures Forward Air remains agile and responsive to evolving market demands. The Chief of Staff & Senior VP, Transformation's focus is on executing strategic priorities that support timedefinite, reliable freight delivery. Khambatta's leadership is pivotal in shaping the future direction and operational effectiveness of the company.

Jason Ringgenberg, the Interim Chief Information Officer at Forward, provides critical leadership for the company's technology operations during a transitional period. Ringgenberg oversees the IT infrastructure and systems that support Forward Air's core business of ground transportation and logistics services. This executive function ensures the continuity of essential technology services, maintaining the reliability required for timedefinite freight delivery to freight forwarders, logistics companies, and airlines. The Interim Chief Information Officer's responsibilities include managing IT projects and supporting the ongoing needs of the expedited LTL industry. By maintaining system stability and security, Jason Ringgenberg ensures that technology continues to enable Forward Air's asset-light model. Ringgenberg's focus is on operational integrity and supporting the company's strategic objectives.

Michael Hance, the Chief Legal Officer at Forward, provides comprehensive legal counsel and oversees all legal affairs for the company. Hance ensures Forward Air operates in full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations governing its ground transportation and logistics services. This executive role involves managing corporate governance, risk mitigation, and contractual agreements critical to the asset-light model supporting the air freight and expedited LTL industry. By safeguarding the company's legal interests, Michael Hance supports the delivery of timedefinite, reliable freight. The Chief Legal Officer's responsibilities include advising on litigation, regulatory matters, and strategic transactions. Hance's expertise is vital for maintaining Forward Air's integrity and operational continuity.

Doug Smith, the Chief People Officer at Forward, leads the human resources strategy and operations, focusing on talent acquisition, development, and employee engagement. Smith oversees initiatives designed to build and maintain a high-performing workforce that supports Forward Air's mission in ground transportation and logistics services. This executive role is crucial for fostering a positive company culture and ensuring the organization has the skilled personnel necessary for the asset-light model serving the air freight and expedited LTL industry. By championing employee well-being and professional growth, Doug Smith contributes to the company's ability to provide timedefinite, reliable freight delivery. The Chief People Officer's strategic direction impacts organizational effectiveness and talent retention. Smith ensures Forward Air attracts and retains the best talent.