This month, Creative Personnel proudly celebrates the 17-year anniversary of our founder and president, Cindy Cruz — a visionary leader who has dedicated nearly two decades to building opportunities, empowering individuals, and strengthening our communities through employment.

Founded in 2008 in Elgin, Illinois, Creative Personnel began as a bold idea: to create a staffing company that goes beyond filling job openings — one that focuses on changing lives. From day one, Cindy made it her mission to serve the community by helping people find meaningful employment and connect with career pathways that could transform their futures.

Seventeen years later, that mission remains at the heart of everything we do.

Under Cindy’s steady leadership, Creative Personnel has grown from a single office in Elgin into a multi-location agency with branches in North Aurora and Elmhurst, Illinois. Yet despite the expansion, our headquarters and our heart remain in Elgin — the city where it all started, and where our commitment to community is as strong as ever.

Her passion, resilience, and unwavering belief in people have set the tone for our culture. She leads by example, never losing sight of the individuals behind the resumes — the parents, students, career changers, and community members who rely on us not only for employment but for support, encouragement, and opportunity.

As we honor Cindy Cruz on her 17th anniversary, we also celebrate the thousands of lives impacted through the work she began in 2008. Because of her, Creative Personnel is not just a staffing company — it is a purpose-driven organization rooted in service, driven by compassion, and built to uplift.

Please join us in congratulating Cindy on this milestone anniversary. Her vision continues to inspire our team and guide our mission to make a meaningful difference — one job, one person, and one community at a time.