TrueBlue Inc. (NYSE: TBI) appointed R. Chris Kreidler as chair of its board of directors, replacing Jeffrey B. Sakaguchi, according to a company statement.

Kreidler has served on TrueBlue's board since July 2020 and currently works as a senior advisor to McKinsey & Company and as a C-suite coach. He previously held the position of executive vice president and chief financial officer at Sysco Corporation and has held senior leadership roles at C&S Wholesale Grocers and Yum! Brands Inc.

Sakaguchi and Colleen B. Brown retired from their board positions at the company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders held on May 11, 2026. Paul G. Reitz, who joined the board in 2023, was appointed chair of the corporate governance and nominating committee. These changes became effective at the conclusion of the 2026 annual meeting.

"Chris brings strong governance expertise and strategic insight, and has been a trusted member of our Board," said Taryn Owen, chief executive officer of TrueBlue. "I also want to thank Jeff and Colleen for their many contributions to TrueBlue over more than a decade."

Kreidler stated: "I am honored to serve as the next Chair of TrueBlue, and, on behalf of the Board, would like to thank Jeff and Colleen for their many years of service and innumerable contributions."

TrueBlue operates as a provider of specialized workforce solutions through brands including PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, Centerline, SIMOS, and Healthcare Staffing Professionals.