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TrueBlue Names Mike Kruszewski President of PeopleReady On-Demand


TrueBlue Names Mike Kruszewski President of PeopleReady On-Demand
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  • February 27, 2026

TrueBlue announces the appointment of Mike Kruszewski as President of PeopleReady On-Demand. In this expanded role, Kruszewski assumes full responsibility for strategy, sales, and operational performance of the on-demand staffing business, building on his contributions since joining as Head of Sales in November 2025.

Quick Intel

  • Mike Kruszewski appointed President of PeopleReady On-Demand, overseeing strategy, sales, and operations for the on-demand staffing division.
  • Since joining in November 2025 as Head of Sales, he has advanced the territory-based operating model, sharpened sales strategy, clarified success metrics, and strengthened commercial execution in priority markets.
  • Brings 25+ years of leadership experience in sales and operations from Aramark, Quaker Oats, and Pepsi, where he drove high-performing teams and disciplined results in complex, distributed organizations.
  • Leadership style emphasizes strategic clarity combined with hands-on engagement to raise performance and capitalize on market opportunities.
  • Appointment supports TrueBlue’s investment in sales resources to expand reach, deepen strategic account engagement, and drive targeted local growth.

TrueBlue, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, continues to strengthen its executive leadership to enhance execution across its brands. PeopleReady On-Demand plays a pivotal role in connecting people and work through flexible, on-demand staffing, and Kruszewski’s expanded responsibilities position the business for disciplined growth and deeper client value delivery.

“Since joining, Mike has sharpened our sales strategy, clarified success metrics, and aligned our teams to execute within our territory-based structure,” said Taryn Owen, President and CEO of TrueBlue. “As we continue investing in sales resources to expand our reach in key markets, his leadership is helping translate that capacity into more targeted local growth and deeper strategic account engagement. Mike understands our people, our mission, and what it takes to raise performance and execute consistently in local markets. I am confident in his ability to lead the business and build on the momentum already underway.”

“PeopleReady On-Demand plays a critical role in connecting people and work,” said Mr. Kruszewski. “The strength and commitment of this team are clear, and I look forward to partnering across our field organization to drive disciplined execution within our territory-based model. Together, we will build on the structure we have put in place to strengthen performance and deliver exceptional value to our clients and associates.”

The appointment reflects TrueBlue’s focus on operational excellence and market responsiveness as it serves businesses and communities through its portfolio of workforce solutions.

About TrueBlue

TrueBlue is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions. As The People Company®, we put people first—advancing our mission to connect people and work while delivering smart, scalable solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. Since our founding, TrueBlue has connected more than 10 million people with work and served over 3 million clients across a variety of industries. Powered by proprietary, digitally enabled platforms and decades of expertise, our brands—PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, Centerline, SIMOS, and Healthcare Staffing Professionals—provide a full spectrum of flexible staffing, workforce management, and recruitment solutions that bring precision, speed, and scale to the changing world of work.

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