Josh Perkins is the Regional Executive Chef supporting Chartwells K12’s North Central region. He oversees 70 school districts that feeds approximately 200,000 students a day spanning Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. In his current role, he ensures all culinary standards and regulations are met and leads menu development. Prior to Chartwells, Perkins managed and prepared foods for an organic grocery store in Madison, WI. His passion for organic food inspired him to create a farm-to-snack group called the Homegrown Snack Program.