Forward Air appoints Jamie Pierson as interim CFO; CFO Rebecca Garbrick departs

FORWARD AIR CORP

CFO Rebecca Garbrick departs; termination without cause, eligible for severance and outplacement up to $20k.
Jamie G. Pierson appointed interim CFO effective May 20, 2024; previously CFO at MV Transportation and YRC Worldwide.
Pierson receives $78k/month salary, $150k milestone bonus, and possible $250k transition payment if not permanent CFO.
Forward Air initiates search for permanent CFO with assistance of an executive search firm.

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Appointed (interim)

Jamie G. Pierson

interim Chief Financial Officer

FWRD · FORWARD AIR CORP

Effective: 2024-05-20
Filed: May 21, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

announced the appointment of Jamie G. Pierson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 20, 2024

Departed

Rebecca Garbrick

Chief Financial Officer

FWRD · FORWARD AIR CORP

Effective: 2024-05-20
Successor: Jamie G. Pierson
Filed: May 21, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Mr. Pierson succeeds Rebecca Garbrick, who is departing the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jamie G. Pierson was appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer at FORWARD AIR CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: interim Chief Financial Officer

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announced the appointment of Jamie G. Pierson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 20, 2024

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Rebecca Garbrick departed as Chief Financial Officer at FORWARD AIR CORP.

Action: departed
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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Mr. Pierson succeeds Rebecca Garbrick, who is departing the Company.

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