TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) discloses exit of PeopleReady Executive VP Kristy Willis

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TrueBlue, Inc. reported that Kristy Willis, Executive Vice President of its PeopleReady business, is no longer employed by the company, effective December 10, 2025. The company stated that her departure was not due to any disagreement with TrueBlue regarding its operations, policies, or practices. The update focuses solely on this leadership change and does not describe any related strategic shift or financial impact.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 10, 2025

TrueBlue, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Washington

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

001-14543						91-1287341
(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1015 A Street, Tacoma, Washington 98402

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:    (253) 383-9101

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value			TBI			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 11, 2025, TrueBlue, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Kristy Willis, Executive Vice President, PeopleReady, was no longer employed by the Company, effective December 10, 2025. This was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

Exhibit Number			Exhibit Description			Filed Herewith
104			Cover page interactive data file - The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K is formatted as Inline XBRL			X

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

TRUEBLUE, INC.

(Registrant)

Date:

December 11, 2025

By:

/s/ Todd N. Gilman

Todd N. Gilman

Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did TrueBlue (TBI) announce on December 11, 2025?

TrueBlue announced that Kristy Willis, Executive Vice President, PeopleReady, is no longer employed by the company, effective December 10, 2025.

Did Kristy Willis leave TrueBlue (TBI) due to a disagreement with the company?

No. TrueBlue stated that Kristy Willis’s departure was not due to any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies, or practices.

What was Kristy Willis’s role at TrueBlue (TBI) before her departure?

Kristy Willis served as Executive Vice President, PeopleReady, a leadership position within TrueBlue’s PeopleReady business.

When did the employment of Kristy Willis end at TrueBlue (TBI)?

Her employment with TrueBlue ended effective December 10, 2025, as disclosed by the company.

Does the TrueBlue (TBI) report mention any operational or policy disputes linked to this departure?

No. The company explicitly notes that the departure did not involve any disagreement on operations, policies, or practices.

What stock exchange lists TrueBlue (TBI) common stock?

TrueBlue’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol TBI.