Staffing firm TrueBlue has received a series of high-profile honors for its workplace culture and leadership, with recognition from Forbes, Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), and HRO Today Magazine spotlighting the company’s role in shaping workforce solutions across the U.S.
The Tacoma-based firm was named one of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2025, reflecting efforts to foster an environment that supports employee growth, innovation, and retention amid a competitive labor market.
“These recognitions affirm not only TrueBlue’s commitment to creating a culture where employees thrive and feel empowered to deliver value to clients, but they also highlight the impact of our exceptional leadership in the staffing industry,” said Jeff Sakaguchi, board chairman of TrueBlue.
CEO Taryn Owen named to SIA’s Staffing 100 list for ninth year
Taryn Owen, president and CEO of TrueBlue, was named to SIA’s Staffing 100 North America list for the ninth consecutive year. The list recognizes influential leaders who are driving innovation and transformation in the staffing industry.
Under Owen’s leadership, TrueBlue has expanded its healthcare staffing capabilities through the acquisition of Healthcare Staffing Professionals and advanced its technology offerings with the continued development of the JobStack app, a proprietary platform that matches workers with job opportunities.
Executive team earns HRO Today HR Superstars distinction
In addition to Owen’s individual recognition, five members of TrueBlue’s executive team were named to HRO Today’s annual HR Superstars list. The honorees include:
- Carl Schweihs, Chief Financial Officer
- Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout
- Kristy Willis, President of PeopleReady
- Jerry Wimer, President of PeopleManagement
The awards highlight the company’s depth of leadership experience and focus on operational excellence, workforce management, and talent strategy.
Continued growth in a changing labor market
TrueBlue’s recent achievements come as the company positions itself to meet evolving workforce demands across industries. With a portfolio of brands that includes PeopleReady, PeopleScout, and Staff Management | SMX, TrueBlue delivers staffing, recruitment, and workforce management services powered by proprietary technology and decades of experience.
The company trades on the NYSE under the ticker TBI and reported continued momentum in its strategic growth initiatives across multiple employment sectors.
