FORSHAW Appoints First VP of Technology

Charlotte, N.C. – FORSHAW announced the appointment of John Cornelius as its first vice president of technology, signaling a major investment in innovation, digital infrastructure and technology-driven solutions for pest management professionals (PMPs), wildlife management experts and vendor partners nationwide, the company said. 

Cornelius will report directly to President Shane Dooley and will oversee both internal technology systems and customer-facing platforms, including the continued evolution of ForeSight, FORSHAW’s proprietary inventory management software.

“Technology is no longer just a support tool, it’s how we scale, serve our partners better and build the future of distribution,” said Shane Dooley, president of FORSHAW. “John’s leadership will accelerate how we innovate, especially through platforms like ForeSight, and help us deliver smarter, faster solutions for PMPs, wildlife professionals and vendors across the country.”

Cornelius brings deep experience in digital transformation, enterprise systems, operational intelligence, AI-driven automation and technology strategy, said FORSHAW. His background as both CEO and CTO gives him a unique ability to align innovation with business outcomes and create scalable systems that empower teams and customers, the company said. 

“I’m excited to join a company that values innovation as much as it values relationships,” said John Cornelius, vice president of technology. “FORSHAW already has a strong foundation with tools like ForeSight. My goal is to build on that, creating smarter internal systems, seamless customer experiences and new technologies that make it easier for our partners to run and grow their businesses.”

“FORSHAW was built on innovation from the very beginning, it just looked different in 1961," said Tom Forshaw. "Today, innovation means technology, data accessibility and giving our partners tools that make their businesses stronger. Bringing John into this role is about honoring where we came from while investing in where we’re going.”