TrueBlue announced the strategic appointment of Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy to its Board of Directors. Her official board tenure began on October 26, 2026. Moreover, she will actively serve on the Audit Committee. The firm selected her through a search led by an independent advisory firm. As such, this important addition plays a great role in supporting the board’s leadership refreshment initiative.
Ms. Castro Gulacsy has more than 25 years of work experience in the field of finance and accounting. In addition to that, Ms. Castro Gulacsy has a lot of expertise in the areas of capital markets, treasury, and corporate reporting. Ms. Castro Gulacsy has served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for United Parks & Resorts Inc. Over a period of ten years between 2013 and 2023, she got promotions to the positions of financial leadership executives.
Initially, she was Chief Accounting Officer and interim CFO before taking over the whole finance strategy. After that, she switched to an executive advisor in 2022. In addition to that, she has managed several financial initiatives, including IPO, debt restructuring, and cost-cutting initiatives.
Finance Governance Expertise and Industry Background
Before joining Cross Country Staffing, Ms. Castro-Gulacsy had worked for more than ten years at Cross Country Healthcare. Hence, she gained experience in the staffing industry and became a Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Castro-Gulacsy started her career at Ernst & Young LLP, where she was an audit manager. Thus, her specific experience consists of both financial control and market knowledge.
Currently, she serves on the board of directors for NNN REIT, Inc. She works as an active member of their Audit and Governance Committees. Furthermore, she maintains active CPA credentials alongside degrees from the University of Florida. She also holds professional memberships in the National Association of Corporate Directors and the Latino Corporate Directors Association.
“Elizabeth has led a public company finance operation through a period that demanded cost discipline, careful capital allocation, and clear communication with investors for a business operating with a large, seasonal, hourly workforce,” said Chris Kreidler, Chair of the TrueBlue Board. “That experience, together with her earlier experience in staffing, aligns with our focus on disciplined execution, operating leverage, and improved profitability. We’re pleased to welcome her to the Board.”
Her appointment reflects the firm’s focus on aligning governance with long-term strategic goals. TrueBlue now operates with ten total directors on its board. As a result, nine of these ten members serve as independent directors. This strong board ratio reinforces institutional governance and shareholder trust.
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Source: Businesswire
