Forward Air and Omni Logistics Leaders Recognized as 2026 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) today announced that four leaders have been named recipients of the 2026 Pros to Know award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The annual awards recognize outstanding executives whose accomplishments provide a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage the supply chain for competitive advantage. The recipients reflect Forward’s continued focus on operational excellence, integration and innovation across its unified “One Ground” network.

The Forward Air and Omni Logistics 2026 Pros to Know are:

• Jorge DeJesus, Vice President of Quality Claims and Loss Prevention, Forward Air – Recognized as a Leader in Excellence for institutionalizing High-Value, High-Risk (HVHR) security protocols, advancing ISO 9001 integration across the enterprise, driving industry-leading claims performance and reinforcing customer trust across the unified network.
• Ryan Ferrell, Vice President of Fleet Operations, Forward Air – Named a Top Transportation Innovator for leading large-scale fleet optimization initiatives spanning more than 1,500 drivers and 200,000 annual manifests, reducing variable cost per mile and enhancing purchased transportation margins through AI-driven forecasting and network design.
• Brandon Wyatt, Director of Operations, Forward Air – Recognized as a Rising Star for spearheading the consolidation of Chicagoland operations into a unified campus model without workforce reduction, generating more than $4 million in synergies and advancing the Company’s “One Ground” integration strategy.
• Adam Cooper, Director of Air Procurement and Network Optimization, Omni Logistics – Selected as a Top Transportation Innovator for transforming global air freight procurement strategy, strengthening airline partnerships, improving quote speed and data transparency and laying the groundwork for a 24/7 global time-critical service platform.

“These recognitions are a testament to the talent, expertise, and operational excellence that define our organization,” said Shawn Stewart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Forward Air. “Jorge, Ryan, Brandon and Adam are making profound impacts both internally for our teams and business and externally for our customers and industry. Their leadership not only drives our success as a company, but reinforces our ability to deliver consistent, premier service across our network.”

"When it comes to overcoming supply chain disruption, this year's pack of supply chain leaders left no stone unturned," says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum. “From AI implementation and warehouse automation to last-mile accuracy and returns management, they innovated, developed and executed on all cylinders, providing solutions, technologies and processes that move product from Point A to Point B in a way that almost seems seamless. And every year, I am honored to celebrate these supply chain professionals.”

Go to https://sdce.me/h6ychkwi to view the full list of winners. Go to https://www.SDCExec.com/awards to learn more about other Supply & Demand Chain Executive awards.

About Forward Air Corporation
Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Latin America. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs. For more information, visit our website at www.forwardaircorp.com.

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and its sister publication, Food Logistics, also operate SCN Summit and the Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.

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