Taryn Owen - Woman Leadership of the Year

Taryn Owen thrives on being challenged. Whether that means taking on a stretch assignment, leading through acquisitions or implementing new strategies for the business—Taryn welcomes any opportunity to solve a complex challenge, and stays engaged and committed until it’s solved.



This mindset has allowed her to advance in her career, growing from her start as a recruiter to her current role as President & COO of both PeopleReady and PeopleScout. Taryn attributes her success to her upbringing and the opportunities she was given along the way.

Raised by a hardworking teenage mother in a small town in Kansas, Taryn learned early on that hard work and motivation were the key to her future success and she became focused on creating a better life for herself and her mother, despite the difficulties they faced. This internal drive for success led Taryn to develop high expectations of herself and her teams—with accountability and follow-through as non-negotiables.



Taryn’s leadership style is to empower others to be their best selves. She is passionate about creating an environment of collaboration, experimentation and innovation—all of which have led to the many impressive accomplishments she has helped achieve at both PeopleReady and PeopleScout.