Forward Air Executive Chairman Jerome Lorrain resigns; Christine Gorjanc appointed Chair

FORWARD AIR CORP

Jerome Lorrain resigned as Executive Chairman effective July 10, 2026, remains as board member.
Christine M. Gorjanc appointed independent Chair of the Board.
Lorrain's performance-based and special one-time equity awards forfeited; restricted stock awards amended to vest during board service.
Lorrain did not receive 2026 annual equity award under non-employee director program.

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Appointed

Christine M. Gorjanc

independent Chair of the Board

FWRD · FORWARD AIR CORP

Effective: 2026-07-10
Filed: July 10, 2026, 4:40 PM ET

Effective as of the Effective Date, the Board appointed Christine M. Gorjanc, a current member of the Board, to serve as the independent Chair of the Board.

Role change

Jerome Lorrain

Executive Chairman

FWRD · FORWARD AIR CORP

Effective: 2026-07-10
Filed: July 10, 2026, 4:40 PM ET

On July 10, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), Jerome Lorrain resigned as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Forward Air Corporation (the “Company”).

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Christine M. Gorjanc was appointed as independent Chair of the Board at FORWARD AIR CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: independent Chair of the Board

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Effective as of the Effective Date, the Board appointed Christine M. Gorjanc, a current member of the Board, to serve as the independent Chair of the Board.

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Jerome Lorrain resigned as Executive Chairman at FORWARD AIR CORP.

Action: resigned
Role: Executive Chairman

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On July 10, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), Jerome Lorrain resigned as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Forward Air Corporation (the “Company”).

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