Forward Air Corporation announced that Tom Schmitt, chief executive officer of the company, has departed the company. Effective immediately, Michael Hance has been appointed interim chief executive officer in addition to his current position as chief legal officer and secretary. Since joining Forward in 2006, Mr. Hance has served in a variety of legal and governance leadership roles, including serving as General Counsel since 2008 and Chief Legal Officer since 2014, as well as leading the Company?s Human Resources department from 2010 to 2014.