Board of Directors

Ryan Anderson has spent his entire professional career in the foodservice industry, with more than 20 years dedicated to the K–12 broker community. He began his career as a Dietary Manager in long-term healthcare, where he developed a strong foundation in special dietary needs, before becoming a restaurant and brewery co-owner in the mid-1990s. Since returning to Olathe, Kansas, Ryan has built long-standing relationships with school districts nationwide and takes great pride in supporting the shared mission of feeding and caring for students through quality school nutrition programs.

Chad Ridgway has been a partner at Midwest Professional Reps for 18 years, and is passionate about helping customers find the right solutions in today’s ever-evolving foodservice industry. Chad values face-to-face relationships and take a hands-on approach to solving challenges. Chad is a sports dad, Chiefs & Royals fan, music lover, and someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people. 

Jayci Dalton grew up in Great Bend, Kansas, and has dedicated her career to improving the health and well-being of her community through nutrition. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics in 2000 from Kansas State University, laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to serving others. 

Following graduation, Jayci worked as a clinical dietitian at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas, where she provided patient-centered nutritional care. She later transitioned into school nutrition, where she found her true passion.

For the past 25 years, Jayci has served as the Director of Nutrition Services for the Spring Hill School District. In this role, she takes pride in ensuring students have access to nutritious meals that support their growth, learning, and overall health. She especially enjoys seeing students progress year after year, knowing she plays a part in their development both inside and outside the classroom.

Lindsay Salazar is a dedicated nutrition professional with a strong background in dietetics and food service leadership. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and holds a Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

With over 10 years of experience in K–12 food service, Lindsay has developed extensive expertise in creating nutritious, compliant, and student-centered meal programs. Her work reflects a commitment to improving child nutrition while supporting efficient and effective food service operations.

In addition to her professional role, Lindsay has been an active member of the Heart of America organization, serving on its board for the past three years. Through this involvement, she contributes to advancing nutrition standards, leadership, and collaboration within the school nutrition community.