Ryan Gilliam
Dad x 3 | Ex-Windy City | Everything Freight | Everything Talent Acquisition | Culture AND Strategy | Critical Thinker | Trust Hard Work | Lead, Follow, or Get out of the way
- Role
- Vice President, Talent Acquisition Recruiting & Interim Head of Safety at Forward Air Corporation
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ryan Gilliam
As the Vice President of Talent at Forward Air, I oversee the talent acquisition (Driver, Corporate, Executive), development, and retention strategies for a leading provider of expedited surface transportation and logistics services. I have more than 18 years of experience in the operations and logistics industry, with a focus on safety, risk, and hiring.My core competencies include data driven decision making, team building, and process improvement. I have built and led large teams across multiple functions, such as safety, maintenance, and recruiting, and implemented systems and policies that enhanced efficiency, quality, and compliance. I am passionate about creating a culture that supports and values the people who drive our business forward. My mission is to attract, develop, and retain the best talent in the industry, and to enable them to achieve their full potential.
Experience
Vice President, Talent Acquisition Recruiting & Interim Head of Safety
Nov 2025 — Present
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