As a 10-year veteran with Sodexo, Chef Michael Morris has rapidly risen through the ranks to his current role with the K12 Brand Management Team as the lead culinary training and program deployment specialist for the segment. This role is a nature fit for Chef Morris, as he puts his bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Oklahoma and his associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from Platt College to great use. He values the fact that his efforts lead to more kids eating healthier meals.

Chef Morris always strives to find innovative ways to conduct business and believes that innovation starts with grass roots movements at the unit level. His tenure with Sodexo has been decorated with several awards, including a Platinum Spirit of Sodexo Award representing Schools at the North American level.

A US Navy veteran, Michael’s three years included a 6 month Mediterranean tour which took him to great port visits such as Naples, Italy, Corfu and Rhodes, Greece and Malta, with all the culinary experiences that come with that. According to Michael, “The Navy developed a great sense of discipline in me, which I use in everyday life to balance a busy schedule.”

He has been married for 15 years to his wife Kristen, and has three boys, Nathan, Matthew and Samuel. Michael enjoys training for triathlons and has completed a half Ironman race in Racine, WI. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves to treat all of his guests to his latest creations for the kitchen.