Lakeside Feeders, Incorporated

About Us

Lakeside Feeders was established in 1986 by Jim Noethe, Jim Von Ahn, and Gary Wicker.

Lakeside Feeders is based out of Lake View Iowa, which is centrally located in Western Iowa. Being two hours Northwest of Des Moines and two hours East of Sioux City puts us in a perfect location for finishing your pigs. With 26 years of experience the Lakeside Feeders team helps cover all aspect in Swine Management.

Jim Noethe

Is a 1978 Graduate Morningside College. Out of College he worked at the Sioux City Stockyards with Switzer&Co. until 1982. Then he moved on to IBP as a hog buyer from 1982 thru 1984. After IBP Jim was then a feeder pig buyer for Plainview Hog Company for two years. In 1986, Jim along with partners, Jim Von Ahn and Gary Wicker established Lakeside Feeders Inc in Lake View, IA.

Jim Von Ahn

Worked for the Secondary Road Department with the Iowa DOT for seven years. Jim then helped start Lakeside Feeders in 1986 and is part owner.

Jim Wallace

Is a 2006 ISU graduate with a degree in Ag Studies. Worked for a seed company and then moved back to Lake View and Joined the Lakeside Feeders team in 2006. Jim is constantly on the road conducting random building checks. Also is in charge of marking fat hogs when they are ready for market.

BJ Noethe

Graduate of Coe College in 2007, with a degree in Business Administration. BJ is in charge of the billing and quality control of nursery and finishing sites.

Lisa Pudenz Office Manager

Has been active in the Swine Industry for the past 19 years. Prior to joining the Lakeside Feeders team in 2000, Lisa was employed with a local feed store as the Animal Health Purchasing Agent. Her expertise and knowledge is a real asset when is comes to routine vaccinations and heard health concerns. Lisa is Lakeside Feeders Office Manager.

Linda Lorenzen Secretary

Is Lakeside Feeders Office Secretary. She joined the team in 2005 to assist in the numerous day to day events which occur in the office. Linda is the friendly voice you will most generally hear when contacting Lakeside Feeders.