Author Bio

Adam Steckler is a Local Sourcing Specialist for wholesale distributor What Chefs Want and is based at company headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. Adam sources products from local vendors with a primary focus in gourmet foods, including grains, dairy, proteins, and desserts. Adam is an ACS-certified cheese professional, with a decade of experience in retail cheese shops, including purchasing and customer-facing roles. He is a recent graduate of the Kentuckiana Agribusiness Leadership Academy, giving him insight into the challenges and opportunities facing American farmers in the current climate. He is dedicated to all things local and to helping small producers and farmers take the steps needed to get from self-distribution to regional reach. Panelist: What wholesale buyers want