Insider Trading February 26, 2026

TrueBlue Legal Chief Adds $25,270 in Shares as Company Announces Board and Leadership Moves

Garrett Ferencz purchases 7,000 TrueBlue shares amid recent executive and board changes at the staffing services firm

By Caleb Monroe TBI
TrueBlue Legal Chief Adds $25,270 in Shares as Company Announces Board and Leadership Moves
TBI

TrueBlue EVP and Chief Legal Officer Garrett Ferencz bought 7,000 shares of TrueBlue at $3.61 per share on February 25, 2026, for a total of $25,270. The transaction increases his direct holdings to 234,135 shares. The purchase comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low and after a sustained six-month decline. Separately, TrueBlue announced several board and leadership changes, including a new president for PeopleReady On-Demand and two new board appointees.

Key Points

  • Garrett Ferencz purchased 7,000 TrueBlue shares at $3.61 on February 25, 2026, totaling $25,270.
  • After the transaction Ferencz directly owns 234,135 shares, including about 7,611 shares from the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • TrueBlue announced leadership and board changes: Mike Kruszewski named President of PeopleReady On-Demand; William Greenblatt and William Seward appointed to the board; two directors to step down by the 2026 Annual Meeting; Kristy Willis departed as EVP of PeopleReady.

TrueBlue, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBI) disclosed an insider purchase by Garrett Ferencz, the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. On February 25, 2026, Ferencz acquired 7,000 shares of common stock at $3.61 per share, representing a total transaction value of $25,270.

The acquisition occurred while TrueBlue shares were trading near a 52-week low of $3.44 and after a 38.5% decline in the stock’s market price over the prior six months. InvestingPro analysis included in the company’s public reporting indicates that TBI appears undervalued at current levels and lists the company among the platform’s Most Undervalued stocks.


Post-transaction holdings

Following this purchase, Ferencz directly owns 234,135 shares of TrueBlue. That total incorporates approximately 7,611 shares he acquired through the TrueBlue, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The company’s filings note these figures as direct ownership.

TrueBlue’s recent reporting also highlights the company’s financial trajectory. The firm was not profitable over the last twelve months, but InvestingPro Tips referenced in the disclosure indicate analysts project the company will return to profitability this year. For investors seeking more detailed analysis, TBI is the subject of a Pro Research Report on the InvestingPro platform, one of more than 1,400 reports available covering U.S. equities.


Leadership and board updates

In separate personnel news, TrueBlue has made several changes to its leadership ranks and board composition. Mike Kruszewski has been named President of PeopleReady On-Demand; he joined PeopleReady in November 2025 as Head of Sales and will assume responsibility for strategy, sales, and operational performance in the expanded role.

The company also received director nominations from EHS Management, LLC, and has appointed William Greenblatt and William Seward to its board. TrueBlue characterized these appointments as part of a strategic plan intended to improve financial results and support sustainable growth.

As part of the board transition, two current directors are scheduled to step down at or before the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In addition, TrueBlue announced the departure of Kristy Willis, Executive Vice President of PeopleReady, effective Tuesday. The company stated that Willis’s departure was not due to any disagreement with its operations, policies, or practices. No further details about her exit or about a successor were provided.

Where details remain limited - The company did not disclose additional specifics regarding the timing of the director departures or provide information about Willis’s replacement, leaving those points open in the public filings and announcements.

Risks

  • TrueBlue was not profitable over the last twelve months, which presents financial risk to shareholders and could affect investor sentiment - impacts staffing and broader labor services sector.
  • The stock has declined 38.5% over the past six months and is trading near its 52-week low, reflecting market uncertainty and potential downside risk for equity investors - impacts equity markets and investor portfolios.
  • Details are limited regarding the timing of director departures and the replacement for the EVP of PeopleReady, creating governance and operational uncertainty until more information is disclosed - impacts corporate governance and operational stability.

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