Dan is a dynamic leader and innovator with over 20 years of K-12 foodservice expertise. He is passionate about reacquainting people with their food, in particular cooking techniques, recipes, and how food is grown or raised. A sought-after speaker, Dan shares his expertise to help foodservice operators and industry representatives understand the K-12 market, collaborate, build more efficient processes, and innovate. He has served at multiple State and National levels within the School Nutrition Association, most recently Elected as an At Large Director for SNA National Board 2023-2027. As Assistant Director in Jefferson County Public Schools, he has taken the lead in bringing more clean, local, sustainable foods to the district. He serves on several national boards including Kansas State University Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition and International Food Manufacturers Assoc. K-12 Advisory Board. Dan understands how innovation cannot happen without risking failure. In fact, one must fail fast, to succeed! #adaptiveinnovation