Forward Corporation Employee Directory
RetailMichigan, United States51-200 Employees
Forward Corporation is a fifth-generation, family-owned company based in Standish, Michigan, with roots dating to 1925 and a footprint that spans four divisions across 24 counties. It operates a network of Shell and Marathon convenience stations and is recognized as the oldest Shell Jobber in the United States. The group is the largest Subway franchisee in Michigan, with nearly 60 restaurants in standalone and convenience formats. Its portfolio includes a hospitality division with hotels, conference space, and the Lumber Jack restaurant in West Branch, as well as energy and promotional-product businesses such as Forward Energy and T.R. McTaggart. In 2024, Forward Corporation established The Forward Fund in partnership with the Bay Area Community Foundation to support educational opportunities for children and related resources.