Kevin Pedretti
Business Development Manager for Scott Equipment Company
Kevin Pedretti
Kevin Pedretti is a Business Development Manager for Scott Equipment Company. He has specifically focused on food waste diversion for the last 11 years. His work roles include all aspects of global commercialization and new product development within the Recycling Products Group. He specializes in looking at the horizon and the market trends and sharing those insights with the sales, engineering, manufacturing, and aftermarket support teams. Outside of work, he likes to mountain bike, kayak, and fish with his wife of 30 years.
Biography
As Executive Chef Director of Nutrition Services for Cheney Public Schools since 2015, LJ has revolutionized K-12 dining by creating scratch-made, nutritious meals while championing sustainable practices to minimize food waste. His innovative approaches inspire students to embrace healthy, eco-conscious food choices. Beyond schools, LJ consults nationwide, collaborating with early childhood programs, the Washington Fire Chiefs Association to integrate sustainable menus into fire stations, and the Department of Defense to educate military families. As the founder of Richland Community College’s Culinary Arts Institute, he empowered future chefs to prioritize sustainability.
On the panel, LJ will share practical strategies to combat food waste, drawing on his servant leadership philosophy and culinary expertise. Using food as a universal language, he’ll challenge attendees to rethink waste through purpose-driven solutions, from community kitchens to institutional reforms, inspiring actionable change for a more sustainable future.
Sessions
2/24/26
9am-Rising Collection Costs- Celebrity Ballroom
2/25/26
11am- Food Waste in Education- Celebrity E
