Forward Air Corporation Announces Election of Two New Independent Directors.

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. -- Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) has elected G. Michael Lynch and C. Robert Campbell as non-management directors and members of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company's Board now consists of eight members, six of whom are non-management directors.

Mr. Lynch is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board:FDMLQ), a leading global supplier of vehicular parts, components, modules and systems to customers in the automotive, small engine, heavy duty and industrial markets. Prior to joining Federal-Mogul in 2000, Mr. Lynch worked at Dow Chemical Company, where he was Vice President and Controller. He also spent 29 years at Ford Motor Company, where his most recent position was Controller, Automotive Components Division, which ultimately became Visteon. While at Ford, Lynch held a number of varied financial assignments, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ford New Holland. Mr. Lynch also sits on the board of Champion Enterprises, Inc.

Since October 2004, Mr. Campbell has been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MasTec, Inc. (NYSE:MTZ), a leading communications and energy infrastructure service provider in North America. Mr. Campbell has over 25 years of senior financial management experience. From 2002 to 2004, he was Executive Vice President and CFO for TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc. From 1998 to 2002, Mr. Campbell was the President and CEO of BAX Global, Inc., and from 1995 to 1998, he was Executive Vice President-Finance and CFO for Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. Mr. Campbell is a Certified Public Accountant.

Bruce A. Campbell, President and CEO of the Company, commented, "We are very pleased with the strengths and depth of experience that these gentlemen bring to our Board. We feel the composition of our Board and committee membership demonstrate Forward Air's commitment to good corporate governance and enhanced shareholder value."

About Forward Air

Forward Air is a high-service-level contractor to the air cargo industry providing time-definite ground transportation services through a network of 81 terminals located on or near major airports in the United States and Canada. The Company provides these services as a cost-effective alternative to air transportation of cargo that must be delivered at a specific time but is relatively less time-sensitive than traditional air freight or when air transportation is not economical.

Important Information

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